Worker Who Lied in Deposition Forfeits Future Benefits

A Louisiana appellate court ruled that a worker was properly ordered to forfeit his entitlement to benefits for making false statements during his deposition. Case: Cousain v. Smitty’s Supply Inc., No. 2025 CA 010, 09/19/2025, unpublished. Facts: Johnny Cousain worked for Smitty’s Supply Inc. as a truck driver. He was involved in a truck accident in June 2021. Cousain informed Ray Smitty, the owner's son, of the accident and completed an accident report. Cousain returned to work the next day, but he did not report that he sustained any injuries from the accident. He wa...