Failure to Follow Treatment Guidelines Costs Carrier $6K in Penalties

The Louisiana 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals ordered Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. to pay $6,000 in penalties and $3,500 in attorney fees for denying medical care and terminating benefits to a claimant based on a medical opinion that varied from the state's medical treatment schedule. Case: Prince v. Superior Energy Services, No. 15-728, 12/16/2015. Facts: Tyler Prince hopped on a wrench to break a connection on Sept. 2, 2012 while working for Superior Energy Services. The connection broke unexpectedly, jarring Prince's feet and lower back. Two days later, Superior Energy sent Prince t...