Employers National Insurance Co. v. Louisiana Worker's Compensation Second Injury Board

CARTER, Judge.

This appeal arises from the district court’s decision holding that plaintiff is entitled to reimbursement from the Louisiana Worker’s Compensation Second Injury Board for benefits paid to an employee of plaintiff’s insured. The Worker’s Compensation Second Injury Board (hereinafter “Board”) appeals that decision. We reverse in part and affirm in part.

FACTS

Larry McKinney, an employee of Brown & Root Construction Company (Brown & Root), was hired on April 14,1983. At that time, Brown & Root had full knowledge that McKinney had undergone two prior back surgeries resulting in a…