A divided Louisiana appellate court upheld a determination that a forklift operator’s failure to disclose his medical history to doctors did not preclude an award of benefits, penalties and attorney fees to his widow.
Case: Jenson v. Berry Global Group Inc., No. 55,231-WCA, 08/09/2023, published.
Facts: Donald Jenson worked as a forklift operator for Berry Global Group Inc. He slipped and fell at work in September 2019 as he was climbing down from a forklift.
As he fell, Jenson struck the back of the forklift, causing injury to his right side, back, knee and thigh. The accid...
Comments