Court Imposes Penalties, Fees and Interest on Employer for Miscalculating Worker's Benefits

A Louisiana appellate court ruled that an employer’s failure to produce a witness to counter a worker’s claim as to a miscalculation of her indemnity benefits justified an award of benefits based on the claimed wages, as well as an assessment of penalties, fees and interest. Case: Jackson v. Aramark Healthcare Services, No. 17-503, 02/07/2018, published. Facts and procedural history: Chelsea Jackson worked for Aramark Healthcare Services. She suffered injuries in a fall down a small flight of steps while at work. Prior to the accident, Jackson allegedly had no phy...