Fish v. Grey Wolf Drilling Co.

1, STEWART, J.

This is an appeal by Ronnie D. Fish (“Fish”) from a judgment denying his claim for workers compensation benefits and medical benefits. The judgment further found that Fish had forfeited his right to workers’ compensation because he made a material misrepresentation for the purpose of obtaining benefits in violation of La. R.S. 23:1208. For the following reasons, we affirm the workers compensation judge.

FACTS

Fish testified that on February 29, 2001, he injured his back while performing roughneck duties. The drilling crew on Grey Wolf Rig Number Fifteen was removing drill pipe…