Panel Affirms Judgment On Worker's Benefits Against Insolvent Insurer's Successor

SHREVEPORT, La. - A Louisiana appeals panel on Feb. 27 upheld summary judgment against an employer and its insolvent insurer's successor, Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association (LIGA), in favor of an employee who contested the termination of benefits after 19 years of voluntary payments; however, the penalties and attorney fees are applicable only to the employer (David Hollingsworth v. Steven Garr Logging and Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association, No. 47,884-WCA, La. App., 2nd Cir.; 2013...(read more)Image may be NSFW.
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