No Indemnity Benefits for Worker, but Employer Must Pay for Shoulder Surgery

A Louisiana appellate court upheld the denial of a worker’s request for indemnity benefits for a shoulder injury but ruled that his employer was liable for the full treatment from the doctor who operated. Case: Burga v. American Remediation Group, No. 23-CA-26, 12/06/2023, published. Facts: Pedro Burga worked for American Remediation Group LLC, performing demolition and cleanup work at properties affected by disasters. He suffered injuries in July 2020 while assisting in the cleanup of a building damaged by a fire when a piece of ceiling and a large lamp fell on him. In May 2021,...