Worker's Concealment of Medical History Results in Forfeiture of Benefits for New Injury

A Louisiana appellate court ruled that a worker who failed to disclose his significant history of medical issues to his employer forfeited his entitlement to benefits after he suffered an on-the-job injury to his elbow. Case: Spillman v. Career Adventures Inc., No. 54,054-WCA, 08/11/2021, published. Facts: Michael Spillman suffered injuries to his left foot in 2007 when a 900-pound metal plate landed on it. Spillman was disabled by the injury and collected workers’ compensation benefits for two years. The injury also caused Spillman to develop regional sympathetic dystrophy, and...