Trucker's Award for Out-of-State Accident Gets Tossed Due to Lack of Jurisdiction

A Louisiana appellate court overturned an award of benefits to a truck driver for his injuries from an out-of-state accident, due to a lack of jurisdiction over the claim. Case: Verret v. Tyson Foods, No. 17-1068, 04/18/2018, published. Facts: Frank Verret worked as a long-haul truck driver for Tyson Foods. On Jan. 25, 2015, Verret lost control of his truck and crashed while driving through Durant County, Oklahoma. After the accident, Verret returned to his home in Louisiana. He then retired from Tyson on Jan. 28, 2015. Procedural history: Verret filed a workers’ compensation claim i...