Carillo v. Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Ass'n

LESLIE H. SOUTHWICK, Circuit Judge:

The Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association (“LIGA”) appeals the district court’s judgment enforcing a twenty percent additional sum for late payment of an award to an injured worker. It argues that it should not be assessed the additional amount because it paid promptly after getting delayed notice of the award. We find no reversible error and AFFIRM.

Cesar Carillo was injured in the course of his employment. His injuries were covered under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“LHWCA”). LIGA is a guaranty fund created by state law that pays…