Legal Opinion

Williamson v. Liberty Mutual Insurance

Louisiana Court of Appeal

Decided June 6, 2012No. WCA 12-148PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

EZELL, Judge.

| ¶ This workers’ compensation case presents issues surrounding an award of penalties regarding payments pursuant to a settlement agreement. In addition to the employer and its insurer, the claimant also raises errors on appeal concerning the judgment.

FACTS

The parties entered into a joint stipulation of facts in the trial court which demonstrates the following. On September 27, 2001, Jerry Williamson had an accident at work during the course and scope of his employment as a valve tester with Dresser, Inc., d/b/a Dresser Valve Division. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company had in…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Royal Ins. v. Romain Motor Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1929
  2. Cole v. MurrayLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1927
  3. McKelvey v. City of DequincyLouisiana Court of Appeal · 2007
  4. MacFarlane v. SCHNEIDER NAT. BULK CARRIERSLouisiana Court of Appeal · 2008
  5. SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERV. v. CormierLouisiana Court of Appeal · 2003

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3Cited by8 opinions

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  4. Hunter v. Rapides Parish School BoardLouisiana Court of Appeal · 2014
  5. Eliza Hunter v. Rapides Parish School BoardLouisiana Court of Appeal · 2014

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