Court Again Overturns Denial of Variance, Surgery Authorization

A Louisiana appellate court for the second time overturned a denial of authorization of surgery for a worker with a back injury, finding she met the criteria for spinal fusion and that a variance from the medical treatment schedule was required. Case: Gotreaux v. Quick Turn Merchandising, No. WCA 20-455, 03/17/2021, published. Facts and procedural history: Christine Gotreaux worked for Quick Turn Merchandising. In April 2011, she was sent to provide services at a Lowe's store in Lafayette. While moving a rack of plants, Gotreaux felt her back crack. She filed a workers’ compensati...