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Thu Jul 9, 2026
Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board
Board to approve $2.47 million in workers' compensation payments
The Louisiana Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board meets to review and vote on 19 claims recommended for payment, 58 claims recommended for denial, and $2.47 million in partial and quarterly payments. The board will also discuss litigation settlements and emergency meeting procedures.
- Approve 19 claims for payment (e.g., City of New Orleans, Star Insurance Company)
- Deny 58 claims (e.g., LUBA Casualty Insurance Company, Wal-Mart Associates)
- Approve $1.89 million in partial payments and $573K in quarterly payments
- Review 18 litigation settlements totaling $2.47 million
- Discuss emergency meeting cancellation procedures
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AGENDA
LOUISIANA WORKS OFFICE OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
SECOND INJURY BOARD
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 2:00 PM
at
1001 N. 23rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
1. Reading of minutes from previous meeting
2. Hearing Request: 25-0463 AIG Assurance Company (AIG)
3. Items 1 through 19 Recommended for Payment; Claim #24-0861 to Claim #26-0389
1. 24-0861 City of New Orleans
2. 25-0387 Star Insurance Company
3. 25-0399 LA Home Builders Assn.- SIF
4. 25-0461 West Jefferson Medical Center
5. 25-0470 LA Workers' Compensation Corp.
6. 25-0568 LA Health Care- Self Ins. Fund
7. 25-0759 City of New Orleans
8. 25-0771 St. Tammany Parish Hospital
9. 25-0773 Lafayette Consolidated Government
10. 25-0846 LA Health Care- Self Ins. Fund
11. 25-0927 LUBA Casualty Insurance Company
12. 25-0942 Ace American Ins. Co
13. 26-0144 Sunz Insurance Company
14. 26-0167 LA Workers' Compensation Corp.
15. 26-0265 City of New Orleans
16. 26-0287 Monroe City School Board
17. 26-0290 American Zurich Ins. Co.
18. 26-0304 LA Construction & Industry SIF
19. 26-0389 LA Workers' Compensation Corp.
4. Items 1 through 58 Recommended for Denial; Claim #23-0145 to Claim #26-0316
1. 23-0145 LUBA Casualty Insurance Company
2. 25-0341 LUBA Casualty Insurance Company
3. 25-0343 City of New Orleans
4. 25-0375 Jefferson Parish Fire Department
5. 25-0427 Wal-Mart Associates, Inc.
6. 25-0438 City of New Orleans
7. 25-0448 Office of Risk Management
8. 25-0458 - Unverified
9. 25-0462 Willis-Kni …
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Thu Jun 4, 2026
Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board
Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board to review $9.85 million in payments
The Board will consider recommendations for payment on 23 claims and denials for 66 claims. The meeting includes approvals for partial and quarterly payments totaling $9,851,780.66. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation and settlements.
- Approval of 276 partial payments totaling $8,499,259.47
- Approval of 58 quarterly payments totaling $1,352,521.19
- Review of 23 claims recommended for payment
- Review of 66 claims recommended for denial
- Executive session on litigation including cases involving Shirley Kennerson, Lana Louque, and Gavin Chabert
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AGENDA
LOUISIANA WORKS OFFICE OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
SECOND INJURY BOARD
Thursday, June 4, 2026
2:00 PM
1. Reading of minutes from previous meeting
2. Hearing Request: None
3. Items 1 through 23 Recommended for Payment; Claim #25-0268 to Claim #26-0156
1. 25-0268 LUBA Casualty Insurance Company
2. 25-0331 Indemnity Ins. Co. of North America
3. 25-0357 LUBA Casualty Insurance Company
4. 25-0363 Travelers Casualty & Surety Co.
5. 25-0392 LA Construction & Industry SIF
6. 25-0566 Louisiana Restaurant Association
7. 25-0574 LUBA Casualty Insurance Company
8. 25-0578 Lafourche Parish School Board
9. 25-0614 Bridgefield Casualty Insurance Company
10. 25-0617 Bridgefield Casualty Insurance Company
11. 25-0668 Chubb Group of Insurance
12. 25-0700 LUBA Casualty Insurance Company
13. 25-0716 Bridgefield Casualty Insurance Company
14. 25-0760 Vermilion Parish School Board
15. 25-0796 St. Tammany Parish School Board
16. 25-0807 Livingston Parish School Board
17. 25-0811 LA Children’s Medical Center (LCMC Health)
18. 25-0825 LA Workers' Compensation Corp.
19. 25-0828 LA Workers' Compensation Corp.
20. 25-0862 City of New Orleans
21. 25-0950 Wal-Mart Associates, Inc.
22. 26-0001 St. Martin Parish School Board
23. 26-0156 Bridgefield Casualty Insurance Company
4. Items 1 through 66 Recommended for Denial; Claim #24-0047 to Claim #26-0259
1. 24-0047 LA Construction & Industry SIF
2. 24-0684 Ace American Ins. Co
3. 25-0301 - Unverified
4. 25-0303 - …
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Thu May 7, 2026
Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board
Second Injury Board to review over $10.7 million in workers' compensation payments
The Board is deciding on the approval of 31 claims for payment and the denial of 53 other claims. The meeting includes the approval of partial and quarterly payments totaling $10,745,902.33. Members will also enter an executive session to discuss litigation and settlements.
- Approval of partial payments totaling $6,579,005.15
- Approval of quarterly payments totaling $4,166,897.18
- Review of 31 claims recommended for payment (Claim #25-0148 to #26-0160)
- Review of 53 claims recommended for denial (Claim #24-0711 to #26-0176)
- Executive session regarding 31 settlement reviews and 10 litigation cases
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✓ Decided: Board approves over $10.7M in workers' compensation claim payments
The Board approved partial and quarterly payments totaling $10,745,902.33 for 474 claims. Members also voted on the approval or denial of individual claims and authorized settlement authority for 10 cases in litigation.
- Approved partial payments for 416 claims totaling $6,579,005.15
- Approved quarterly payments for 58 claims totaling $4,166,897.18
- Approved payment for 31 individual claims (Claim #25-0148 to #26-0160)
- Denied payment for 53 individual claims (Claim #24-0711 to #26-0176)
- Approved quarterly reimbursement for 27 settlement claims
- Approved ongoing reimbursement for 4 settlement claims
- Granted settlement authority for 10 claims currently in litigation
- Approved reimbursement of confirmation drug testing
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AGENDA
LOUISIANA WORKS OFFICE OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
SECOND INJURY BOARD
Thursday, May 7, 2026
2:00 PM
1. Reading of minutes from previous meeting
2. Hearing Request: None
3. Items 1 through 31 Recommended for Payment; Claim #25-0148 to Claim #26-0160
1. 25-0148 Children's Hospital
2. 25-0230 Travelers Casualty & Surety Co.
3. 25-0291 Lafayette Consolidated Government
4. 25-0292 Coca-Cola Bottling Company United
5. 25-0302 Office of Risk Management
6. 25-0446 Phoenix Insurance Company, The
7. 25-0504 LUBA Casualty Insurance Company
8. 25-0508 Travelers Property Casualty Company of America
9. 25-0510 AIU Insurance Company (AIG)
10. 25-0527 Louisiana Restaurant Association
11. 25-0544 LUBA Casualty Insurance Company
12. 25-0571 Rollins, Inc. Orkin Inc.
13. 25-0581 LA Construction & Industry SIF
14. 25-0612 Indemnity Ins. Co. of North America
15. 25-0618 Office of Risk Management
16. 25-0666 City of New Orleans
17. 25-0710 Arch Insurance Company
18. 25-0718 Lafayette Parish School Board
19. 25-0743 XL Insurance America, Inc.
20. 25-0746 LA Workers' Compensation Corp.
21. 25-0817 City of New Orleans
22. 25-0819 Louisiana Restaurant Association
23. 25-0886 Standard Fire Insurance Company
24. 25-0912 St. Martin Parish School Board
25. 25-0926 Zurich American Insurance Company
26. 25-0948 LA Workers' Compensation Corp.
27. 26-0009 Bridgefield Casualty Insurance Company
28. 26-0097 LA Workers' Compensation Corp.
29. 26-0108 City of New Orle …
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LOUISIANA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SECOND INJURY BOARD
MINUTES
Louisiana Works
OWCA Conference Room, Fourth Floor, Annex Building
1001 North 23rd Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804
Thursday May 7, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. CT
I. Call to Order
Mr. Charles Hansberry, Chair, called to order the regular meeting of the Louisiana
Workers’ Compensation Second Injury Board on May 7, 2026, at 2:03 p.m.
Present
Mr. Charles Hansberry, representing the Commissioner of Insurance
Ms. Kayla Kirby, representing the State Treasurer
Dr. Rebecca Hook, representing the Secretary of the Department of Children and
Family Services
Mr. Brian Blackwood, Assistant Secretary of the Office of Worker’s Compensation
Administration
Absent
Mr. Chip Coulter, representing the Secretary of State
Quorum was met.
Also, participating in the meeting were: Ms. Shana Shirley, SIB Director; Ms. Ta-
Tanisha Youngblood, Attorney; Ms. Devionne Butler, Attorney ; Mr. Karl Scott,
Attorney; Ms. Tamara Hardnett, SIB Program Compliance Supervisor; Ms. Melissa
Green, SIB Program Compliance Officer; Ms. Shawndrika Moore, SIB Program
Compliance Officer and Ms. Precious Ricks, SIB Recording Secretary.
II. Reading of minutes of previous meeting
On motion of Mr. Blackwood , seconded by Ms. Kirby, the Board unanimously
voted to dispense with the reading of the April 2, 2026 meeting minutes.
Louisiana Workers Compensation Second Injury Board
Minutes |May 7, 2026 Regular Meeting
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Thu Apr 2, 2026
Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board
Second Injury Board to review over $10 million in workers' compensation payments
The Board is deciding on the payment or denial of numerous workers' compensation claims. This includes reviewing 21 claims recommended for payment and 60 recommended for denial. The body will also discuss litigation and settlements in an executive session.
- Approval of 777 partial payments totaling $8,323,262.99
- Approval of 55 quarterly payments totaling $2,346,974.85
- Review of 21 claims recommended for payment, including claims from the City of New Orleans and Ochsner Hospital
- Review of 60 claims recommended for denial, including claims from the Office of Risk Management and Wal-Mart Associates, Inc.
- Executive session to discuss litigation involving Amazon.com Services, LLC and Coca Cola Bottling Company United
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AGENDA
LOUISIANA WORKS OFFICE OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
SECOND INJURY BOARD
Thursday, April 2, 2026
2:00 PM
1. Reading of minutes from previous meeting
2. Hearing Request: None
3. Items 1 through 21 Recommended for Payment; Claim #25-0174 to Claim #26-0069
1. 25-0174 Ochsner Hospital (Ochsner Clinic Foundation)
2. 25-0226 LUBA Casualty Insurance Company
3. 25-0271 City of New Orleans
4. 25-0404 City of New Orleans
5. 25-0405 LA Municipal Risk Mgmt. Agency
6. 25-0431 - Unverified
7. 25-0497 Jefferson Parish Public School System
8. 25-0530 Ochsner Hospital (Ochsner Clinic Foundation)
9. 25-0532 LA Construction & Industry SIF
10. 25-0535 LA Construction & Industry SIF
11. 25-0541 City of New Orleans
12. 25-0550 Ochsner Hospital (Ochsner Clinic Foundation)
13. 25-0596 Liberty Mutual Ins. Co.
14. 25-0708 Lafayette Parish School Board
15. 25-0742 Great American Insurance Company
16. 25-0775 LA Workers' Compensation Corp.
17. 25-0815 City of New Orleans
18. 25-0842 City of Kenner
19. 25-0951 Rapides Parish School Board
20. 26-0023 Jefferson Parish Public School System
21. 26-0069 LA Workers' Compensation Corp.
4. Items 1 through 60 Recommended for Denial; Claim #24-0708 to Claim #25-0875
1. 24-0708 Office of Risk Management
2. 24-0822 - Unknown
3. 25-0208 Great American Insurance Company
4. 25-0213 Wal-Mart Associates, Inc.
5. 25-0215 Office of Risk Management
6. 25-0219 - Unverified
7. 25-0223 - Unverified
8. 25-0225 Jefferson Parish Publ …
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LOUISIANA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SECOND INJURY BOARD
MINUTES
Louisiana Works
OWCA Conference Room, Fourth Floor, Annex Building
1001 North 23rd Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804
Thursday April 2, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. CT
I. Call to Order
Mr. Charles Hansberry , Chair, called to order the regular meeting of the Louisiana
Workers’ Compensation Second Injury Board on April 2, 2026, at 2:03 p.m.
Present
Mr. Charles Hansberry, representing the Commissioner of Insurance
Ms. Kayla Kirby, representing the State Treasurer
Dr. Rebecca Hook, representing the Secretary of the Department of Children and Family
Services
Mr. Brian Blackwood, Assistant Secretary of the Office of Worker’s Compensation
Administration
Absent
Mr. Chip Coulter, representing the Secretary of State
Quorum was met.
Also, participating in the meeting were: Ms. Shana Shirley, SIB Director; Ms. Ta-Tanisha
Youngblood, Attorney; Ms. Devionne Butler, Attorney ; Mr. Karl Scott, Attorney; Ms.
Chandra Cola, Audit and Finance Supervisor ; and Ms. Tamara Hardnett, SI B Program
Compliance Supervisor.
II. Reading of minutes of previous meeting
On motion of Mr. Blackwood, seconded by Ms. Kirby, the Board unanimously voted to
dispense with the reading of the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes.
III. Hearing Requests
None.
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Minutes |April 2, 2026 Regular Meeting
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Thu Mar 5, 2026
Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board
Board to vote on $3.1M in workers' compensation payments and denials
The Louisiana Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board will review and vote on 148 partial payments totaling $2,380,011.61 and 43 quarterly payments totaling $718,847.10. It will also consider 53 claims recommended for denial and discuss litigation settlements.
- 148 partial payments totaling $2,380,011.61
- 43 quarterly payments totaling $718,847.10
- 53 claims recommended for denial
- 16 settlements under review
- 10 active litigation cases
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✓ Decided: Board approves over $3 million in workers' compensation payments
The Board approved 148 partial payments totaling $2,380,011.61 and 43 quarterly payments totaling $718,847.10. Members also approved 15 settlement reimbursements and granted settlement authority for 10 claims in litigation. A hearing request for Claim # 25-0393 and 53 other payment claims were denied.
- Approved 148 partial payments totaling $2,380,011.61 (unanimous)
- Approved 43 quarterly payments totaling $718,847.10 (unanimous)
- Denied hearing request for Claim # 25-0393 (unanimous)
- Approved payment for 11 claims (unanimous)
- Denied payment for 53 claims (unanimous)
- Approved quarterly reimbursement for 13 settlement claims (unanimous)
- Approved ongoing reimbursement for 2 settlement claims (unanimous)
- Granted settlement authority for 10 claims in litigation (unanimous)
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AGENDA
LOUISIANA WORKS OFFICE OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
SECOND INJURY BOARD
Thursday, March 5, 2026
2:00 PM
1. Reading of minutes from previous meeting
2. Hearing Request:
1. 25-0393 Manufacturers Alliance Insurance Co.
3. Items 1 through 11 Recommended for Payment; Claim #24-0873 to Claim #25-0910
1. 24-0873 AIU Insurance Company (AIG)
2. 24-0888 Travelers Group
3. 25-0068 Woldenberg Village
4. 25-0113 City of Shreveport
5. 25-0178 LA Construction & Industry SIF
6. 25-0237 LA Construction & Industry SIF
7. 25-0344 LA Health Care- Self Ins. Fund
8. 25-0378 LA Workers' Compensation Corp.
9. 25-0624 Louisiana Hospital Association
10. 25-0699 LA Automobile Dealers Assn.
11. 25-0910 American Zurich Ins. Co.
4. Items 1 through 53 Recommended for Denial; Claim #23-0138 to Claim #25-0813
1. 23-0138 Trumbull Insurance Company
2. 24-0261 Ace American Ins. Co
3. 24-0269 Louisiana Hospital Association
4. 25-0022 Lafayette Parish School Board
5. 25-0042 LA Automobile Dealers Assn.
6. 25-0048 LA Health Care- Self Ins. Fund
7. 25-0052 LA Construction & Industry SIF
8. 25-0119 LA Municipal Risk Mgmt. Agency
9. 25-0131 - Unverified
10. 25-0134 LA Workers' Compensation Corp.
11. 25-0135 New Hampshire Insurance Company (AIG)
12. 25-0151 Indemnity Ins. Co. of North America
13. 25-0153 Indemnity Ins. Co. of North America
14. 25-0154 Old Republic Insurance Company
15. 25-0155 Travelers Indemnity Company
16. 25-0165 LUBA Casualty Insurance Company
17. 25 …
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LOUISIANA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SECOND INJURY BOARD
MINUTES
Louisiana Works
OWCA Conference Room, Fourth Floor, Annex Building
1001 North 23rd Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804
Thursday March 5, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. CT
I. Call to Order
Ms. Kayla Kirby , acting Chair, called to order the regular meeting of the Louisiana
Workers’ Compensation Second Injury Board on March 5, 2026, at 2:01 p.m.
Present
Ms. Kayla Kirby, representing the State Treasurer
Ms. Yvonne Domingue , representing the Secretary of the Department of Children and
Family Services
Mr. Chip Coulter, representing the Secretary of State
Mr. Chuck Myers, representing the Commissioner of Insurance
Absent
Mr. Brian Blackwood, Assistant Secretary of the Office of Worker’s Compensation
Administration
Quorum was met.
Also, participating in the meeting were: Ms. Shana Shirley, SIB Director; Ms. Ta-Tanisha
Youngblood, Attorney; Ms. Devionne Butler, Attorney ; Mr. Karl Scott, Attorney; Ms.
Chandra Cola , Audit and Finance Supervisor ; Ms. Tamara Hardnett, SIB Program
Compliance Supervisor; and Ms. Shawndrika Moore, SIB Program Compliance Officer.
II. Reading of minutes of previous meeting
On motion of Ms. Domingue, seconded by Mr. Coutler, the Board unanimously voted to
dispense with the reading of the February 5, 2025 meeting minutes.
III. Hearing Requests
A hearing request was received regarding Claim # 25-0393 (Manufacturers Alliance
Insurance Co.
On motion of M …
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Thu Feb 5, 2026
Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board
Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board to review $2.87 million in payments
The Board will decide on 26 claims recommended for payment and 73 claims recommended for denial. The body is also reviewing partial and quarterly payments totaling $2,871,406.48. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation and settlements.
- Approval of 183 partial payments totaling $2,301,451.45
- Approval of 30 quarterly payments totaling $569,955.03
- Review of 26 claims recommended for payment, including City of Hammond and Entergy Services, Inc.
- Review of 73 claims recommended for denial, including Wal-Mart Associates, Inc. and City of New Orleans
- Executive session regarding 20 settlement reviews and 11 litigation cases
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✓ Decided: Board approves over $2.8M in workers' compensation payments
The Board approved 183 partial payments totaling $2,301,451.45 and 30 quarterly payments totaling $569,955.03. The Board also approved 26 individual claims for payment and denied 73 others. Additionally, settlement authority was granted for 11 claims currently in litigation.
- Approved 183 partial payments totaling $2,301,451.45 (unanimous)
- Approved 30 quarterly payments totaling $569,955.03 (unanimous)
- Approved payment for 26 individual claims (unanimous)
- Denied payment for 73 individual claims (unanimous)
- Denied hearing requests for claims 23-0138 and 24-0261 (unanimous)
- Approved 19 claims for settlement to be reimbursed quarterly (unanimous)
- Approved ongoing reimbursement for claim #23-0449 (unanimous)
- Granted settlement authority for 11 claims in litigation (unanimous)
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AGENDA
LOUISIANA WORKS OFFICE OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
SECOND INJURY BOARD
Thursday, February 5, 2026
2:30 PM
1. Reading of minutes from previous meeting
2. Hearing Request:
1. 23-0138 Trumbull Insurance Company
2. 24-0261 Ace American Ins. Co
3. Items 1 through 26 Recommended for Payment; Claim #24-0267 to Claim #25-0909
1. 24-0267 LA Workers' Compensation Corp.
2. 24-0830 Liberty Mutual Ins. Co.
3. 25-0200 Travelers Indemnity Company
4. 25-0216 City of Hammond
5. 25-0238 Entergy Services, Inc.
6. 25-0351 Indemnity Ins. Co. of North America
7. 25-0396 Old Republic Insurance Company
8. 25-0407 LUBA Casualty Insurance Company
9. 25-0425 Brookshire Grocery Company
10. 25-0450 St. Bernard Parish School Board
11. 25-0464 Arch Insurance Company
12. 25-0468 Liberty Mutual Ins. Co.
13. 25-0471 City of West Monroe
14. 25-0481 LUBA Casualty Insurance Company
15. 25-0514 Star Insurance Company
16. 25-0636 St. John Parish School Board
17. 25-0639 Midwest Employers Casualty Company
18. 25-0645 - Unverified
19. 25-0673 LA Construction & Industry SIF
20. 25-0707 Monroe City School Board
21. 25-0762 Lafayette Parish School Board
22. 25-0803 Cleco
23. 25-0856 Livingston Parish School Board
24. 25-0898 St. Bernard Parish School Board
25. 25-0908 LA Workers' Compensation Corp.
26. 25-0909 Brookshire Grocery Company
4. Items 1 through 73 Recommended for Denial; Claim #23-0138 to Claim #25-0884
1. 23-0138 Trumbull Insurance Company
2. 23-0866 Acadian …
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LOUISIANA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SECOND INJURY BOARD
MINUTES
Louisiana Works
OWCA Conference Room, Fourth Floor, Annex Building
1001 North 23rd Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804
Thursday February 5, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. CT
I. Call to Order
Mr. Charles Hansberry, Chair, called to order the regular meeting of the Louisiana
Workers’ Compensation Second Injury Board on February 5, 2026, at 2:39 p.m.
Present
Mr. Charles Hansberry, Chair, representing the Commissioner of Insurance
Ms. Kayla Kirby, representing the State Treasurer
Dr. Rebecca Hook, representing the Secretary of the Department of Children and Family
Services
Absent
Mr. Chip Coulter, representing the Secretary of State
Mr. Brian Blackwood, Assistant Secretary of the Office of Worker’s Compensation
Administration
Quorum was met.
Also, participating in the meeting were: Ms. Meredith Trahant , Deputy Assistant
Secretary, OWCA; Ms. Ta-Tanisha Youngblood, Attorney; Ms. Devionne Butler, Attorney;
Ms. Chandra Cola, Audit and Finance Supervisor; Mariah Burrell-George, SIB Accounting
Technician; Ms. Tamara Hardnett, SIB Program Compliance Supervisor; Ms. Shawndrika
Moore, SIB Program Compliance Officer ; Ms. Melissa Green, SIB Program Compliance
Officer and Ms. Precious Ricks, SIB Recording Secretary.
II. Reading of minutes of previous meeting
On motion of Ms. Kirby, seconded by Dr. Hook, the Board unanimously voted to dispense
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Thu Jan 8, 2026
Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board
Board to approve $3.27 million in workers’ compensation payments and settlements
The Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Second Injury Board meets to review and vote on 31 claims recommended for payment, 102 claims recommended for denial, and 158 partial payments totaling $2.43 million. The board will also consider 52 quarterly payments totaling $840,000 and discuss litigation settlements in executive session.
- 31 claims recommended for payment (Claim #24-0069 to #25-0883)
- 102 claims recommended for denial (Claim #21-0378 to #25-0833)
- 158 partial payments totaling $2,425,619.08
- 52 quarterly payments totaling $839,838.29
- Executive session to review settlements and discuss litigation
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✓ Decided: Board approves over $3.2M in workers' compensation payments
The Board approved 30 claims for payment, 158 partial payments totaling $2,425,619.08, and 52 quarterly payments totaling $839,838.29. It denied 102 claims for payment and one hearing request. Additionally, the Board authorized settlement authority for nine claims currently in litigation.
- Approved payment for 30 claims (unanimous)
- Denied payment for 102 claims (unanimous)
- Approved 158 partial payments totaling $2,425,619.08 (unanimous)
- Approved 52 quarterly payments totaling $839,838.29 (unanimous)
- Denied hearing request for claim 24-0723 (unanimous)
- Approved quarterly reimbursement for 13 settlement claims (unanimous)
- Approved ongoing reimbursement for claim 23-0332 (unanimous)
- Granted settlement authority for 9 claims in litigation (unanimous)
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AGENDA
LOUISIANA WORKS OFFICE OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
SECOND INJURY BOARD
Thursday, January 8, 2026
2:00 PM
1. Reading of minutes from previous meeting
2. Hearing Request:
24-0723 LUBA Casualty Insurance Company
3. Items 1 through 31 Recommended for Payment; Claim #24-0069 to Claim #25-0883
1. 24-0069 LA Workers' Compensation Corp.
2. 24-0216 AIU Insurance Company (AIG)
3. 24-0543 LUBA Casualty Insurance Company
4. 24-0546 University Medical Center Mgmt
5. 24-0630 Travelers Indemnity of America
6. 24-0788 City of Shreveport
7. 24-0789 LUBA Casualty Insurance Company
8. 24-0841 Ochsner Hospital (Ochsner Clinic Foundation)
9. 24-0859 Iberia Parish School Board
10. 24-0871 LA Automobile Dealers Assn.
11. 24-0888 Travelers Group
12. 24-0893 LUBA Casualty Insurance Company
13. 24-0911 Gulf Island LLC
14. 24-0922 LA Workers' Compensation Corp.
15. 25-0087 Travelers Property Casualty Company of America
16. 25-0096 Travelers Property Casualty Company of America
17. 25-0117 Safety National Casualty Corporation
18. 25-0127 LUBA Casualty Insurance Company
19. 25-0243 LA Automobile Dealers Assn
20. 25-0248 Jefferson Parish Public School System
21. 25-0270 Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
22. 25-0325 City of New Orleans
23. 25-0332 Liberty Mutual Ins. Co.
24. 25-0549 Lafayette Parish School Board
25. 25-0577 Lafayette Parish School Board
26. 25-0663 LA Health Care- Self Ins. Fund
27. 25-0705 Eastern Alliance Insurance Co.
28. 25-0722 LA Constructio …
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LOUISIANA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SECOND INJURY BOARD
MINUTES
Louisiana Works
OWCA Conference Room, Fourth Floor, Annex Building
1001 North 23rd Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804
Thursday January 8, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. CT
I. Call to Order
Mr. Charles Hansberry, Chair, called to order the regular meeting of the Louisiana
Workers’ Compensation Second Injury Board on January 8, 2026, at 2:02 p.m.
Present
Mr. Charles Hansberry, Chair, representing the Commissioner of Insurance
Ms. Kayla Kirby, representing the State Treasurer
Mr. Chip Coulter, representing the Secretary of State
Dr. Rebecca Hook, representing the Secretary of the Department of Children and Family
Services
Mr. Brian Blackwood, Assistant Secretary of the Offi ce of Worker’s Compensation
Administration
Absent
None.
Quorum was met.
Also, participating in the meeting were: Ms. Shana Shirley, SIB Director; Mr. Karl Scott,
Assistant Attorney General; Ms. Ta-Tanisha Youngblood, Attorney; Ms. Devionne Butler,
Attorney; Ms. Chandra Cola, Audit and Finance Supervisor; Ms. Shawndrika Moore, SIB
Program Compliance Officer, Ms. Melissa Green, SIB Program Compliance Officer and
Ms. Precious Ricks, SIB Recording Secretary.
II. Reading of minutes of previous meeting
On motion of Ms. Kirby, seconded by Mr. Coult er, the Board unanimously voted to
dispense with the reading of the December 4, 2025 meeting minutes.
III. Hearing Requests
24-0723 LUBA Casualty Insurance Company …
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