Pierce v. Tom Fullilove Construction Co.

|, PEATROSS, J.

Claimant Milburn Pierce appeals from a judgment of the Office of Workers’ Compensation (“OWC”), holding that he must repay indemnity benefits paid by Defendant Tom Fullilove Construction Company (“Fullilove”). For the reasons stated herein, we affirm.

FACTS

Milburn Pierce is a painting contractor who operates Pierce Painting Company as a sole proprietorship. Mr. Pierce employed two painters and, in addition, did painting work himself. Mr. Pierce bought workers’ compensation insurance for his business through the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation (“LWCC”). When he…