Alexander v. City of Shreveport

Before WILLIAMS, CARAWAY & PEATROSS, JJ.

PEATROSS, J.

|,In this workers’ compensation case, the claimant, William Alexander, appeals the approval of attorney fees by the workers’ compensation judge (“WCJ”) in favor of Alexander’s former counsel, William T. Allison. For the reasons set forth herein, we affirm.

FACTS

Alexander allegedly injured his shoulder on July 13, 2004, while working as a garbage collector for the city of Shreveport. He was placed on light duty and allegedly reinjured the shoulder on January 10, 2005. Alexander was on light duty (at various positions and jobs) until July 19,…