Worker Forfeits Benefits by Lying About Condition

A Louisiana appellate court upheld the forfeiture of a worker’s benefits due to his misrepresentations regarding his physical capabilities. Case: Medley v. Bennett Timber Co., No. 24-164, 11/27/2024, published. Facts: Paul Medley worked for the Bennett Timber Co. He suffered injuries at work in a fall in February 2019. Medley did not report his injuries until more than three weeks later, and he did not seek medical treatment until more than a month after his fall. Bennett’s insurance carrier began paying benefits to Medley in April 2019. In August 2019, Medley underwent a...