Court Overturns Grant of Worker's Motion to Strike Fraud Accusations

A Louisiana appellate court overturned the grant of a worker’s motion to strike a carrier’s accusation of fraud. Case: LUBA Workers' Comp. v. Sears, No. 56,489-WCA, 10/01/2025, published. Facts and procedural history: Rebecca Sears worked for TruCare Home Health LLC. She was involved in a work-related car accident in February 2014 and received benefits from LUBA Workers’ Comp for injuries to her neck and back. In November 2023, TruCare and LUBA alleged that Sears provided intentionally false statements and misrepresentations to her treatment provide...