Truck Driver Gets Benefits for Accident Before Shift Started, but No Penalties or Fees

A Louisiana appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to benefits for his injuries from an accident that occurred before he clocked in, but he was not entitled to fees or penalties, as his employer had reasonably contested the claim. Case: Dunn v. Pallets Associates Inc. No. 2025 CA 1051, 02/27/2026, published. Facts: John Melvin Leon Dunn worked as a truck driver for Pallets Associates Inc. He suffered injuries on June 12, 2024, while crossing the street to clock in for work. Dunn worked a shift that began at 6 a.m., but according to him, he always arrived early for work. Workers we...