Performer Injured During Jousting Match Not Subject to Comp Coverage

A Louisiana appellate court ruled that a worker injured while participating in a jousting demonstration was exempt from coverage under the state Workers’ Compensation Act as a “performer.” Case: McKeane v. LA Renfest LLC, No. 22-04015, 05/09/2024, published. Facts: LA Renfest LLC holds an annual Renaissance festival in Hammond, Louisiana, from the first week of November through mid-December. LA Renfest entered into a written contract with War Horse Productions to provide the jousting portion of the festival in 2021. The contract indicated that War Horse would provide...