Worker's Compensation Top Louisiana News Stories Top Louisiana Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:30:03 News Law Workers' Compensation Workman's Compensation Workmen's Compensation 60 Insurance Agent Served With Cease and Desist Order http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d00a8b977c4aab606b41de1a588d1432w http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d00a8b977c4aab606b41de1a588d1432w Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Agent Nancy Campbell Murphy has been charged with misappropriating premium payments. Department Suspends Agent´s License for Alleged Misappropriation http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8eb1fc70980f2bd91999b4fe35cc7f2ab http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8eb1fc70980f2bd91999b4fe35cc7f2ab Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Insurance reported suspension of a Many area agent's license for alleged misappropriation of premium payments. Flashlight Attack Didn´t Arise from Employment http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5958dfaa8c4d17ebba4c29cd826c5091k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5958dfaa8c4d17ebba4c29cd826c5091k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A man who was clubbed by a co-worker with a flashlight is not bound by exclusive remedy because the injury did not arise from employment. La. Court Amends Ruling to Dismissal Without Prejudice http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=29d82b5e67ebb4bb60c1ddbdddc007ddk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=29d82b5e67ebb4bb60c1ddbdddc007ddk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A court affirmed and amended a dismissal of a claim to be a dismissal without prejudice, after the claimant did not appear at several hearings. Court Dismisses Claim After Finding Claimant Lied to Get Painkillers http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8c9bbce1a453d216d6c9dddf8e34671fk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8c9bbce1a453d216d6c9dddf8e34671fk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeal dismissed a claim after finding that the claimant had lied about his condition to obtain painkillers. Amerisafe Reports 13% Increase in Second-Quarter Profit http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c6181ba637fe5c3a66b9790690dc9b61b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c6181ba637fe5c3a66b9790690dc9b61b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Amerisafe, Inc., reported a 13% increase in second-quarter profit despite a decline in revenue. Insurance Department, Independent Agents Officials to Address Meeting http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c719a647ebf0b9710344ddd64675eaf0b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c719a647ebf0b9710344ddd64675eaf0b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Deputy Commissioner Ed O'Brien and Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers head address the Lafayette Parish Insurance Exchange at noon. LWCC Urges Employers, Employees to Follow Hot-Weather Precautions http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e23f2e71c07448298e71f01e67cf573eb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e23f2e71c07448298e71f01e67cf573eb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corp. warned employers and employees of the dangers of working in hot weather and how to avoid problems. Newspaper Reports Feds Eyeing Horsemen´s Association http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a09a19d891fac4d79bd2935e7cca7055b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a09a19d891fac4d79bd2935e7cca7055b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Federal investigators are reportedly probing a horsemen's group whose operations include a workers' comp fund operated from the Cayman Islands. Louisiana Workers´ Compensation Corp. Makes ´Ward´s 50´ List Again http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4ade2bdc2437ccf5fc6f97b141770da1b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4ade2bdc2437ccf5fc6f97b141770da1b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corp. reported it has been named on the 'Ward's 50' list for the seventh consecutive year. Gov. Jindal Signs Three Workers´ Compensation Bills http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4bdad2c7c1e090aee8704e06fff04c9db http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4bdad2c7c1e090aee8704e06fff04c9db Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Gov. Bobby Jindal signed three workers' compensation bills passed during the legislative session that ended last month. Department Hits Former Lafayette Agent with Order, $5,000 Fine Notice http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2788d95bae16952befb211dd3ba93929b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2788d95bae16952befb211dd3ba93929b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Insurance issued a cease-and-desist order, license revocation and fine notice to a former Lafayette producer for alleged violations. LWCC Launches New Workplace Safety Website http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=399ecf371cc368f54446144216ba1104b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=399ecf371cc368f54446144216ba1104b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corp. launched a new 'microsite' to provide information on workplace safety. Legislators Make Few Changes in Comp Laws Before Adjourning http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f85b7256cf592732f1d87bb00c29fd5db http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f85b7256cf592732f1d87bb00c29fd5db Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Lawmakers made only minor alterations to workers' compensation laws in this year's session but laid the groundwork for major changes in 2009. La. Court: Firefighter´s Lung Condition is Compensable http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6f5b63f2e13811819257a8d8007afddfk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6f5b63f2e13811819257a8d8007afddfk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeal ruled that an Ouachita Parish firefighter's lung condition is compensable. La. Oil Site Company Protected by ´Two Contract´ Employer Defense http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b8354d6d9821c688ee4856641cb9cbd7k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b8354d6d9821c688ee4856641cb9cbd7k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A company successfully used the 'two contract' statutory employer defense against a negligence suit in the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeal. Louisiana Court Affirms $2,000 Negligence Award to Forklift Driver http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e07797faa72f65e3acab84bb77c429e8k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e07797faa72f65e3acab84bb77c429e8k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appellate court affirmed a $2,000 award to a forklift operator whose forklift fell off of the back of a truck. Stakeholders Fail to Agree on Compromise PPO Legislation http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7c73de4a3289161a9c3604565ac6f9c8b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7c73de4a3289161a9c3604565ac6f9c8b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Efforts by stakeholders to draft a compromise bill on preferred provider organizations failed because of concerns over affecting pending lawsuits. Department Urges Businesses to Participate in SHARP Program http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e1593734b28ae9a7399e3f0c428ce586b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e1593734b28ae9a7399e3f0c428ce586b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Labor asked businesses to join the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program to improve workplace safety. Stakeholders Struggle for Consensus on PPO Legislation http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=45f7a67f395addc79002b5659a30827cb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=45f7a67f395addc79002b5659a30827cb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Stakeholders will try to agree on language for a Senate bill on preferred provider organizations in time to send it to the House on Tuesday.