Legal Opinion
Turner v. Chi. Bridge & Iron Co.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided June 27, 2018No. 52,167–WCAPublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMcCALLUM, J.
*619In this workers' compensation case, the employee-appellee is Alex Turner ("Turner"). The employer-appellant is Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. ("Chicago"). Turner was working as a carpenter's helper for Chicago when he injured his lower back. The workers' compensation judge ("WCJ") determined that Turner was entitled to Supplemental Earnings Benefits ("SEB"), physical therapy, a $6,000 penalty, and $14,500 in attorney fees. The WCJ also denied Chicago's fraud claims under to La. R.S. 23:1208 and 23:1208.1 ("Section 1208" and "Section 1208.1").
Chicago appeals the judgment on the grounds that the WCJ…
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