Injured Worker Fails to Establish Statutory Employment Relationship

A Louisiana appellate court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s claims against his alleged statutory employers, finding no employment relationship existed. Case: Taylor v. Armstrong, No. 54,477-WCA, 08/10/2022, published. Facts: Victor Taylor suffered serious injuries while cutting down a tree in the course of his employment with Bobby Armstrong. Procedural history: Taylor filed a workers' compensation claim seeking benefits from Armstrong, Evergreen Timber Corp., International Paper Co. and Brady Timber Inc. Armstrong did not have workers' compensation insurance at the time o...