Legal Opinion
Morgan v. Barber Bros. Contracting Co.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided June 3, 2016No. Nos. 2015 CA 1743, 2015 CA 1744, 2015 CA 1745Published
1Opinion of the Court
McDonald, j.
lain this workers’ compensation case, the claimant appeals a judgment declaring him no longer totally and permanently disabled; denying his choice of pharmacy; and, denying penalties and attorney fees. We affirm the judgment.
FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
In 1997, John Morgan injured his neck while working as a heavy equipment operator for Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC. Mr. Morgan underwent a cervical fusion and returned to work about a year later but ultimately stopped working due to increased neck pain and chronic headaches. Over many years, Mr. Morgan and Barber…
2Cases cited18 opinions
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- Root Glass Co. v. GaglianoLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1929
- Nee v. N. O. Public Service, Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1929
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