WCJ Can Order Worker to Reimburse Employer From Proceeds of Out-of-State Settlement

A Louisiana appellate court upheld a determination that a judge could order a worker to reimburse his employer and its insurance carrier for the benefits received from the proceeds of a third-party settlement he obtained in an out-of-state legal action. Case: LaPoint v. Commerce & Industry Insurance Co., No. 20-388, 04/27/2022, published. Facts: Stephens TPS Inc. hired Robert LaPoint to perform sandblasting and painting work. LaPoint initially performed work for Stephens in Louisiana, then was sent to a job in Atlanta. He suffered serious injuries in an accident while working in Georgia...