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2/10/2010
New Orleans Surgeon Indicted
New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Windsor Dennis indicted by US Attorney's Office for allegedly submitting claims in excess of $102,000 to the Louisiana Office of Workers' Compensation for services never rendered following Hurricane Katrina. 
No Error in Not Awarding Penalties
There is no error in not awarding penalties and attorney fees for this Louisiana Workers' compensation claim for not complying with a comprise settlement that was not presented to the Judge in compliance with LRS 23:1272(A)...Turk vs. The Moody Co. Third Circuit Court of Appeals No.WCA 08-1576 5/6/09.
Automobile Fraud
The Louisiana Automobile Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority within the Department of Insurance has launched a new Web site with information and statistics about insurance fraud and vehicle theft. The site can be found through the department's Web site at www.ldi.state.la.us. Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says the new Web site details programs sponsored by LATIFPA and aims to deter vehicle theft and insurance fraud. The kick-off of the new Web site coincides with the National Insurance Crime Bureau's Vehicle Theft Protection Month, which is July.
Automobile Fraud
The Louisiana Automobile Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority within the Department of Insurance has launched a new Web site with information and statistics about insurance fraud and vehicle theft. The site can be found through the department's Web site at www.ldi.state.la.us. Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says the new Web site details programs sponsored by LATIFPA and aims to deter vehicle theft and insurance fraud. The kick-off of the new Web site coincides with the National Insurance Crime Bureau's Vehicle Theft Protection Month, which is July.
Jones Act Seaman Can Sue fo Punitive Damages
The U.S. Supreme Court sided with the USDC 11th Circuit...contrary to the USDC 5th Circuit Court of Appeals...that Jones Act seamen can sue for punitive damages when maintenance and cure are withheld by an employer's willful and wanton failure to pay the benefits...Atlantic Sounding Co, Inc vs. Townsend, 557 U.S. ____ (2009) 6/25/2009...
Professional Athletes
Professional athletes are a little unique under Louisiana Workers' Comp Act...before and after 23:125 D was declared unconstitutional...then add the language of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the NFL and the NFL Players Association... So despite getting injured during training camp and receiving his full $429,000 salary...the claimant was still eligible for benefits...John Farquhar vs. New Orleans Saints from 5th Circuit Court of Appeals No. 08-CA-800 5/26/2009 from OWC District 7...
Hit in the Head with a Box of Chicken (Mississippi)
Hit in the head with box of frozen chicken...the treating doctor the next day says is not the cause of tightness in her chest...hair loss...and later mental issues with her imaginary friend who said she was ugly and should kill herself...Annie C. Daniels vs. Peco Foods...Affirmed by Circuit Court of Appeals of Mississippi No 2007-WC-00634-COA 4/22/2008 from Madison Country Circuit Court...
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