Williams v. Sheridan Construction Co.

SHORTESS, Judge Pro Tern.

This is an appeal by James G. Williams (plaintiff), from a judgment of the Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration, dismissing his claim for benefits; finding that plaintiff had willfully made false statements in order to obtain benefits; ordering plaintiff to pay civil penalties in the amount of $500.00 and to pay all legal fees and court costs incurred by the employer, Sheridan Construction Company, Inc., in accordance with LSA-R.S. 23:1208; and referring the matter to the Fraud Division of the Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration for further action.