No Penalties for Employer's Allegedly Late Payment of Settlement

A Louisiana appellate court denied a worker's claim for penalties for the late payment of his settlement, finding the worker had failed to prove when the settlement was reduced to writing and signed by the parties. Case: Taylor v. Hanson North America, No. 2015 CA 0729, 12/23/2015, published. Facts: William Taylor received temporary total disability benefits following a work-related accident in 2005. In 2011, the Office of Workers' Compensation determined Taylor was permanently and totally disabled. Three years later, Taylor filed a claim against Hanson North America &ndas...