Employer's Filing Flub Results in Reversal of Summary Judgment

A Louisiana appellate court ruled that a company's failure to file supporting documentation for a claim that a worker made misrepresentations warranting forfeiture of benefits required reversal of summary judgment. Case: Galliano v. CB&I, No. 2018 CA 0844, 04/10/2019, published. Facts: Felton Galliano began working for CB&I in May 2016. When he was hired, Galliano filled out the Louisiana Office of Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board Knowledge Questionnaire. The questionnaire is used to provide CB&I with information about any of Galliano’s pre-...