By John P. Kamin, Legal EditorLouisiana's constantly-evolving preferred provider organization case law took a controversial turn last week when the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal awarded $55,500 in attorney fees in 11 consolidated cases, despite the fact that actual damages totaled only $14,457. The state appellate court on Wednesday granted the Central Louisiana Ambulatory Surgical Center (CLASC) $14,457 in reimbursement for medical treatment given to 11 different Rapides Parish School Board employees. The appeals court affirmed a workers' compensation judge's decision to award $4,50...
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