No Benefits for Worker With Respiratory Issues From Alleged Exposure to Noxious Fumes

A Louisiana appellate court upheld a denial of benefits to a worker on his claim that his respiratory issues were the result of a work-related accident, occupational disease, injury or disability. Case: Caskey v. Intralox Inc., No. 21-CA-165, 01/19/2022, published. Facts: Brian Caskey worked for Intralox Inc. Caskey's work duties included grinding and cutting metals and metal alloys to produce molds for the manufacture of machine parts and tools. Caskey was allegedly exposed to "various metals and stainless steel alloys, chemical coolants, additives, solvents, corrosion and ru...