Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board public meetings in 2021

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Louisiana Workforce Commission's Second Injury Board is meeting to decide on payments for 11 claims and denials for 65 claims. The board will also review partial and quarterly payments totaling $4,842,940.88 and discuss litigation and settlements in an executive session.

• Approval of partial payments totaling $4,052,377.66
• Approval of quarterly payments totaling $790,563.22
• Payment recommendations for 11 claims (Claim #20-0363 to #21-0012)
• Denial recommendations for 65 claims (Claim #19-0908 to #21-0587)
• Executive session to discuss 16 settlement reviews and 39 litigation cases

The Board approved 11 claims for payment and denied 65 others. It also authorized 249 partial payments and 39 quarterly payments. Additionally, the Board granted settlement authority for 15 claims and determined the litigation status for 39 other claims.

• Approved 11 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Denied 65 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Approved 249 partial payments (unanimous)
• Approved 39 quarterly payments (unanimous)
• Granted quarterly settlement authority for 15 claims (unanimous)
• Denied settlement for Claim #19-0326 (unanimous)
• Granted settlement or litigation authority for 39 claims (unanimous)
• Approved November 4, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Louisiana Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board will consider approving $4,864,996.97 in partial payments and $1,151,563.48 in quarterly payments, totaling $6,016,560.45. The board will also vote on recommending denial of 49 claims (Claim #20-0214 to #21-0579) and approval of 5 claims for payment. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation and settlements involving 25 settlement reviews and 40 active lawsuits against the board.

• Partial payments totaling $4,864,996.97 for 259 claims from Claim #00-0183 to #99-1028
• Quarterly payments totaling $1,151,563.48 for 67 claims from Claim #01-0048 to #99-0050
• 49 claims recommended for denial, including claims against LA Workers' Compensation Corp., City of New Orleans, and St. Tammany Parish School Board
• Executive session to discuss 25 settlement reviews and 40 pending lawsuits against the Second Injury Board
• Discussion of the 2021 SIB Assessment Rate

The Board approved a 6.99% assessment rate to collect $60,739,125.00. Members also voted on numerous workers' compensation claims, including approvals for payment, denials, and settlement authorities.

• Approved 2021 assessment rate of 6.99% (unanimous)
• Approved 5 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Denied 49 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Approved 259 partial payment reimbursements (unanimous)
• Approved 67 quarterly payment reimbursements (unanimous)
• Granted settlement authority for 22 claims (unanimous)
• Denied settlement for 3 claims (unanimous)
• Granted legal authority to continue litigation or seek settlement for 40 claims (unanimous)

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Second Injury Board will vote on recommended payments totaling $8,635,990.91, including partial and quarterly payments. They will also consider 34 claims for payment, 184 claims for denial, and two hearing requests. The board will discuss ongoing litigation and settlements in executive session.

• Approval of partial payments totaling $5,755,731.86 and quarterly payments totaling $2,880,259.05
• Hearing requests for claims 20-0328 (Walgreen Company) and 20-0971 (Accident Fund Ins. Co. of America)
• 34 claims recommended for payment and 184 claims recommended for denial
• Executive session to discuss litigation involving 34 cases against the board
• Settlement review for 24 claims

The Board approved 34 claims for payment, 298 partial payments, and 164 quarterly payments. It denied 184 claims for payment and rejected two specific hearing requests. The Board also granted settlement and litigation authority for 34 separate claims following an executive session.

• Denied hearing requests for Claim #20-0328 (Walgreen Company) and Claim #20-0971 (Accident Fund Ins. Co. of America) (Unanimous)
• Approved 34 claims for payment, from Claim #20-0213 to Claim #21-0451 (Unanimous)
• Denied 184 claims for payment, from Claim #19-0492 to Claim #21-0506, with Claim #20-0753 postponed (Unanimous)
• Approved 298 partial payments from Claim #00-0717 to Claim #99-1104 (Unanimous)
• Approved 164 quarterly payments from Claim #02-0535 to Claim #97-1150 (Unanimous)
• Granted quarterly settlement authority for 16 claims (Unanimous)
• Denied settlement recommendations for 8 claims, continuing reimbursement on an ongoing basis (Unanimous)
• Granted legal counsel authority to proceed with litigation or settlement for 34 claims (Unanimous)

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The September 2, 2021 meeting of the Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board has been cancelled because of Hurricane Ida. Any items originally scheduled will be moved to the October 7, 2021 meeting.

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Board approved a funding allocation for FY21-22 to help people with disabilities obtain or retain employment. The Board also processed a large volume of workers' compensation claims, including approvals, denials, and settlement authorities.

• Approved allocation of 0.9% (approx. $535,000.00) for FY21-22 to LA Rehabilitation Services (unanimous)
• Approved 10 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Denied 80 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Approved 61 partial payments (unanimous)
• Approved 106 quarterly payments (unanimous)
• Approved settlement authority for 19 claims to be reimbursed quarterly (unanimous)
• Denied settlement for 2 claims, maintaining ongoing reimbursement (unanimous)
• Granted legal counsel authority to proceed with settlement or continued litigation for 30 claims (unanimous)

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Louisiana Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board will consider approving 8 claims for payment and denying 73 claims. The board will also vote on partial and quarterly payments totaling over $5.6 million. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation and settlements. The meeting includes election of chairman and vice-chairman.

• 8 claims recommended for payment (Claim #19-0696 to #21-0271)
• 73 claims recommended for denial (Claim #19-0958 to #21-0322)
• Partial payments totaling $4,135,844.75
• Quarterly payments totaling $1,490,795.54
• Executive session on litigation including 10 cases (e.g., Lafayette Parish School Board vs. SIB)

The Board approved 8 claims for payment and 157 partial payments, while denying 73 claims. The Board also granted settlement authority for 14 claims and authorized legal actions on 9 litigation matters. Charles Hansberry was elected Chairman and Chip Coulter was elected Vice-Chairman.

• Approved 8 claims for payment (Unanimous)
• Denied 73 claims for payment (Unanimous)
• Approved 157 partial payment reimbursements (Unanimous)
• Approved 84 quarterly payment reimbursements (Unanimous)
• Extended quarterly settlement authority for 14 claims (Unanimous)
• Denied settlement for 3 claims, maintaining ongoing reimbursement (Unanimous)
• Granted legal counsel authority for settlement or continued litigation on 9 claims (Unanimous)
• Elected Charles Hansberry as Chairman and Chip Coulter as Vice-Chairman (Unanimous)

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Louisiana Second Injury Board will vote on 14 claims recommended for payment and 113 claims recommended for denial. It will also consider approval of partial payments totaling $1,767,617.86 and quarterly payments totaling $1,503,669.17. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation and settlements involving 12 active cases and 16 settlement reviews.

• 14 claims recommended for payment (Claim #19-0767 to #20-0882)
• 113 claims recommended for denial (Claim #17-0343 to #21-0200)
• Approval of partial payments totaling $1,767,617.86 (177 claims)
• Approval of quarterly payments totaling $1,503,669.17 (88 claims)
• Executive session to discuss 12 litigation cases and 16 settlement reviews

The Board approved payments for 14 claims and denied 113 claims. Members also approved 177 partial payments and 88 quarterly payments. Following an executive session, the Board authorized settlements and litigation actions for several additional claims.

• Approved 14 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Denied 113 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Approved 177 partial payment reimbursements (unanimous)
• Approved 88 quarterly payment reimbursements (unanimous)
• Approved settlement authority for 9 claims to be reimbursed quarterly (unanimous)
• Approved settlement denial for 7 claims to continue on an ongoing basis (unanimous)
• Granted legal counsel authority for settlement or continued litigation on 15 claims (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 6, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Louisiana Workforce Commission's Second Injury Board is meeting to decide on payments for 12 claims and denials for 93 claims. The board will also review 157 partial payments and 100 quarterly payments. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation and settlements.

• Approval of 157 partial payments totaling $2,804,224.91
• Approval of 100 quarterly payments totaling $1,474,671.23
• Review of 12 claims recommended for payment
• Review of 93 claims recommended for denial
• Executive session regarding 20 litigation cases and 25 settlement reviews

The Board unanimously approved 12 claims for payment, 157 partial payments, and 100 quarterly payments. It also voted to deny 93 claims for payment and decided on settlement authority and litigation status for several other claims.

• Approved 12 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Denied 93 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Approved 157 partial payment reimbursements (unanimous)
• Approved 100 quarterly payment reimbursements (unanimous)
• Approved settlement authority for 18 claims to be reimbursed quarterly (unanimous)
• Denied settlement for 7 claims, maintaining ongoing reimbursement (unanimous)
• Granted legal counsel authority for litigation or settlement on 20 specific claims (unanimous)
• Approved April 8, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Louisiana Second Injury Board will vote on recommended payments totaling $4,274,373.58 for partial and quarterly claims, and decide on 70 claims recommended for denial. The board will also hear one request (20-0425) and discuss litigation and settlements in executive session.

• Hearing request for claim 20-0425 (LA Construction & Industry SIF)
• 13 claims recommended for payment (claim #19-0543 to #20-0655)
• 70 claims recommended for denial (claim #19-0134 to #20-0926)
• Partial payments totaling $2,726,611.29 (175 claims)
• Quarterly payments totaling $1,547,762.29 (85 claims)

The Board approved 13 claims for payment, 175 partial payments, and 85 quarterly payments. It denied 70 claims for payment and one hearing request. The Board also granted settlement authority and litigation directions for several claims following an executive session.

• Approved 13 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Denied 70 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Approved 175 partial payments (unanimous)
• Approved 85 quarterly payments (unanimous)
• Denied hearing request for Claim #20-0425 (unanimous)
• Approved settlement authority for 10 claims (unanimous)
• Denied settlement for 5 claims, maintaining ongoing reimbursement (unanimous)
• Granted legal counsel authority for litigation or settlement on 19 claims (unanimous)

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Louisiana Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board will consider approving over $4.2 million in partial and quarterly payments, hear two hearing requests, and vote on recommended denials for 13 claims. The board will also enter executive session to discuss litigation and settlements involving multiple cases.

• Approval of $2,768,471.66 in partial payments (177 claims)
• Approval of $1,508,194.35 in quarterly payments (91 claims)
• Hearing requests for claims 20-0076 (LA Construction & Industry SIF) and 20-0097 (Unknown)
• Recommended denial of 13 claims including City of New Orleans (20-0404, 20-0466)
• Executive session on 12 settlements and 20 litigation cases

The Board approved 177 partial payments and 91 quarterly payments. It denied two hearing requests due to insufficient medical reports and denied 13 claims for payment. The Board also authorized settlement and litigation actions for multiple claims following an executive session.

• Approved February 4, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied hearing requests for Claim #20-0076 and #20-0097 (unanimous)
• Approved 3 claims for payment: #19-0795, #20-0085, and #20-0087 (unanimous)
• Denied 13 claims for payment, including claims from City of New Orleans and LA Workers' Compensation Corp. (unanimous)
• Approved 177 partial payments (unanimous)
• Approved 91 quarterly payments (unanimous)
• Approved settlement authority for 8 claims and denied settlement for 4 claims (unanimous)
• Granted legal counsel authority for litigation or settlement on 20 specific claims (unanimous)

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Louisiana Workforce Commission's Second Injury Board is meeting to decide on the payment or denial of various workers' compensation claims. The board will also review settlements and litigation in an executive session.

• Approval of 145 partial payments totaling $2,767,492.95
• Approval of 96 quarterly payments totaling $1,459,660.80
• Recommendation for payment of 9 claims (Claim #19-0584 to #20-0623)
• Recommendation for denial of 71 claims (Claim #19-0143 to #20-0839)
• Executive session to discuss 16 settlement reviews and 16 litigation cases

The Board approved 9 claims for payment and 145 partial payments, while denying 71 other claims. Members also granted settlement authority for 16 claims and directed legal counsel on the handling of 16 additional litigation cases.

• Approved 9 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Denied 71 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Approved 145 partial payment reimbursements (unanimous)
• Approved 96 quarterly payment reimbursements (unanimous)
• Granted settlement authority for 16 claims to be reimbursed quarterly (unanimous)
• Granted legal counsel authority for settlement or continued litigation on 16 claims (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 7, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Louisiana Workforce Commission's Second Injury Board is meeting to decide on payment recommendations for various workers' compensation claims. The board will also review hearing requests, claim denials, and litigation settlements in an executive session.

• Approval of 234 partial payments totaling $3,714,549.92
• Approval of 81 quarterly payments totaling $1,511,644.83
• Review of 80 claims recommended for denial
• Review of 5 claims recommended for payment
• Executive session to discuss litigation including cases involving the City of New Orleans and LA Restaurant Association

The Board approved five claims for payment and 234 partial payments. It denied 77 claims after removing three from the denial list. Additionally, the Board granted settlement authority for 18 specific claims.

• Approved 5 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Removed 3 claims (#20-0043, #20-0076, #20-0097) from the denial list (unanimous)
• Denied 77 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Approved 234 partial payments (unanimous)
• Approved 81 quarterly payments (unanimous)
• Approved settlement authority and quarterly reimbursement for 7 claims (unanimous)
• Granted legal counsel authority for settlement or continued litigation on 11 claims (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 10, 2020 (unanimous)