Appeals Court Partially Reverses Employer's Win

A Louisiana appellate court overturned a finding that a worker’s stiff person syndrome was not related to her work accident, and a finding that she was capable of engaging in gainful employment in a sedentary capacity. Case: LeBlanc v. Walmart Stores Inc., Nos. 23-724 and 23-725, 09/04/2024, published. Facts and procedural history: Mona LeBlanc worked for Walmart Stores Inc. She suffered injuries at work in November 2010. A workers’ compensation judge found that she was entitled to temporary total disability benefits. Walmart appealed, and while it was pending, the com...