Legal Opinion

Ranel v. McDonald's

Louisiana Court of Appeal

Decided November 5, 2003No. WCA 03-484Published

1Opinion of the Court

J^EZELL, JUDGE.

Darrell Ranel appeals a workers’ compensation judgment holding that he was not entitled to supplemental earnings benefits (SEB). The trial court also refused to award penalties and attorney’s fees for the employer’s failure to approve medical treatment recommended by his treating physician. Additionally, Ranel claims he is entitled to penalties and attorney’s fees for the untimely and unreasonable delay in paying indemnity benefits. Ranel also disagrees with the trial court’s decision regarding the computation of offsets and credits due the employer from his other part-time…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Banks v. Indus. Roofing & Sheet MetalSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1997
  2. Brown v. Texas-LA Cartage, Inc.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1998
  3. Freeman v. Poulan/Weed EaterSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1994
  4. Daigle v. Sherwin-Williams Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1989
  5. Williams v. Rush Masonry, Inc.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1999

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