Injured Worker Gets Additional TTD, Fees and Penalties, but no SEBs

A Louisiana appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to additional temporary total disability benefits, fees and penalties, but not supplemental earnings benefits. Case: Patt v. Amerigas Inc., No. 25-633, 04/29/2026, published. Facts and procedural history: Ray Patt worked for Amerigas Inc. He suffered injuries in a motor vehicle accident in July 2021. Amerigas deemed the accident compensable and began paying Patt workers’ compensation benefits. Patt underwent back surgery in March 2022. In December 2022, Amerigas discontinued his benefits. Parr filed a disputed claim for co...