A Louisiana appellate court ruled that an injured worker who admitted engaging in several years of volunteer work and assisting his son's woodworking business, and who was captured on video engaging in physical activity, was still permanently and totally disabled.
Case: State of Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development v. Berry, No. 49,186-WCA, 08/13/2014, published.
Facts: James "Mike" Berry worked as a laborer for the state Department of Transportation & Development. He injured his back while clearing brush from the side of a highway in March 1986.
The DO...
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