Court Issues Dual Rulings Compelling Employer To Pay For Doctor Of Choice

In a set of companion cases, a Louisiana appellate court ruled that two workers complaining of industrial hearing loss could not be denied treatment with the physician of their choice. Case: Kyle v. Boise Cascade Co. and Scott v. Packaging Corp. of America, Nos. 18-384 and 18-338, 07/05/2018, published. Facts and Procedural History: Marvin Ray Scott and Blann Kyle both worked at the Boise Paper Mill in DeRidder for years. After retiring, Scott and Kyle filed separate workers’ compensation claims for alleged industrial hearing loss. Both men then filed requests for expedited...