Worker's Pursuit of LHWCA Benefits Didn't Mandate Dismissal of His Comp Claim

A Louisiana appellate court revived a worker's claim for benefits, saying his claim was not precluded by his simultaneous pursuit of benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act unless he actually received benefits under the LHWCA or a similar federal compensation program. Case: Johnson v. Ave American Insurance Co., No. 2015-CA-0277, 09/23/2015, published. Facts: Shawn Johnson worked for the Wood Group as a mechanic on its oil production platforms. He suffered injuries while aboard a boat that was involved in a collision as it was traveling in Grand Pass –...