Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board public meetings in 2023

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Louisiana Workforce Commission's Second Injury Board will consider approving $3,757,634.68 in partial and quarterly payments, and review 18 settlements. The board will also discuss pending litigation in executive session. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Recommended payment of $2,679,975.68 for 140 partial payment claims
• Recommended payment of $1,077,659.00 for 74 quarterly payment claims
• Review of 18 settlements including claims from City of New Orleans and various school boards
• Discussion of 12 pending lawsuits against the board in executive session
• No hearing requests were submitted for this meeting

The Board approved 15 claims for payment, 140 partial payments totaling $2,679,975.68, and 74 quarterly payments totaling $1,077,659.00. Additionally, 81 claims were denied and 15 claims were approved for quarterly settlement reimbursement. The Board also granted settlement authority for 12 claims currently in litigation.

• Approved 15 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Denied 81 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Approved 140 partial payments totaling $2,679,975.68 (unanimous)
• Approved 74 quarterly payments totaling $1,077,659.00 (unanimous)
• Approved 15 claims for quarterly settlement reimbursement (unanimous)
• Granted settlement authority for 12 claims in litigation (unanimous)
• Tabled November 2, 2023 meeting minutes for correction (unanimous)
• Took LCTA proposed compromise agreement under advisement for January 2024 agenda (unanimous)

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Louisiana Workforce Commission's Second Injury Board met to review recommendations for claim payments, denials, and settlements. The board reviewed 12 claims recommended for payment and 102 claims recommended for denial. Additionally, the meeting addressed partial and quarterly payments totaling over $7.4 million.

• Recommended 12 claims for payment, including claims involving Standard Fire Insurance Company and City of New Orleans
• Recommended 102 claims for denial, including claims involving City of Shreveport and Jefferson Parish Public School System
• Approved quarterly payments totaling $1,451,547.53
• Approved partial payments totaling $6,025,327.00
• Executive session discussion regarding Second Injury Board litigation and settlements

The Board approved 12 new claims for payment, 166 partial payments totaling $6,025,327.00, and 80 quarterly payments totaling $1,451,547.53. It denied 102 claims and approved 20 claims for quarterly settlement reimbursement. The 2023 annual assessment rate was maintained at 7.25%.

• Approved 12 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Denied 102 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Approved 166 partial payments totaling $6,025,327.00 (unanimous)
• Approved 80 quarterly payments totaling $1,451,547.53 (unanimous)
• Approved 20 claims for quarterly settlement reimbursement (unanimous)
• Granted settlement authority for 5 claims in litigation (unanimous; Mr. Walker abstained on Claim 17-0498)
• Approved 2023 SIB annual assessment rate of 7.25% (unanimous)
• Denied authority for SIB Director to contract or settle with LCTA (unanimous)

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Louisiana Workforce Commission's Second Injury Board is meeting to approve partial and quarterly payments totaling $3,638,143.84. The board will also review 76 recommended claim denials and 9 recommended payments. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation and settlements.

• Approval of 85 partial payments totaling $2,140,990.00
• Approval of 106 quarterly payments totaling $1,497,153.84
• Review of 76 recommended claim denials
• Review of 9 recommended payments for claims #22-0613 to #23-0144
• Executive session regarding 11 settlement reviews and 9 litigation cases

The Board approved 85 partial payments totaling $2,140,990.00 and 106 quarterly payments totaling $1,497,153.84. Additionally, the Board recommended the denial of 76 claims and the payment of 9 claims. The meeting included an executive session to discuss litigation and settlements.

• Approved 85 partial payments totaling $2,140,990.00
• Approved 106 quarterly payments totaling $1,497,153.84
• Recommended payment for 9 claims (Claim #22-0613 to #23-0144)
• Recommended denial for 76 claims (Claim #21-0358 to #23-0491)

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Louisiana Workforce Commission's Second Injury Board met to review hearing requests, claim denials, and payment approvals. The board reviewed recommendations for quarterly and partial payments totaling $3,109,853.44.

• Recommended for payment: 10 claims including Retailers Casualty Insurance Company
• Recommended for denial: 116 claims ranging from claim #19-0821 to #23-0312
• Approved quarterly payments total: $1,190,889.08
• Approved partial payments total: $1,908,964.36
• Executive session discussion regarding litigation and settlements

The Board approved 19 claims for payment, 132 partial payments, and 81 quarterly payments. It denied 116 claims for payment and rejected one request for a hearing due to insufficient information. The Board also granted settlement authority for 13 claims and authorized legal counsel to proceed with litigation or settlements on 12 additional cases.

• Approved 19 claims for payment (Unanimous)
• Denied 116 claims for payment (Unanimous)
• Approved 132 partial payment reimbursements (Unanimous)
• Approved 81 quarterly payment reimbursements (Unanimous)
• Denied hearing request for claim #22-0666 (Unanimous)
• Granted settlement authority for 13 claims (Unanimous)
• Denied settlement for claim #15-0591 (Unanimous)
• Authorized legal counsel to proceed with litigation or settlement on 12 claims (Unanimous)

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Louisiana Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board will consider approving $1,944,778.30 in partial and quarterly payments to various entities, including school boards, city governments, and insurance companies. The board will also hear two hearing requests (National Union Fire Ins. Co. and Acadia Parish School Board) and discuss litigation and settlements in executive session.

• Approval of 56 partial payments totaling $542,999.70 and 82 quarterly payments totaling $1,401,778.60
• Hearing requests for claims 20-0101 (National Union Fire Ins. Co.) and 22-0390 (Acadia Parish School Board)
• Recommendation to deny 87 claims (claim numbers 21-0801 to 23-0307)
• Executive session to discuss Second Injury Board litigation and settlements, including 5 active lawsuits
• Review of 15 settlement recommendations (claim numbers 11-0701 to 22-0872)

The Board approved 19 claims for payment, 56 partial payments, and 82 quarterly payments. It denied two hearing requests and 83 claims for payment. The Board also granted settlement authority for 15 claims and authorized legal counsel for six litigation matters.

• Approved minutes from July 13, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Denied hearing requests for claims 20-0101 and 22-0390 (Unanimous)
• Approved 19 claims for payment, from #22-0005 to #23-0411 (Unanimous)
• Denied 83 claims for payment, from #21-0801 to #23-0307 (Unanimous)
• Approved 56 partial payments, from #00-0181 to #97-0567 (Unanimous)
• Approved 82 quarterly payments, from #01-0048 to #96-0018 (Unanimous)
• Approved settlement authority for 15 claims and denied settlement for 2 claims (Unanimous)
• Elected Charles Hansberry as Chairman and Chris Kirby as Vice-Chairman (Unanimous)

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Louisiana Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board will vote on recommended payments and denials for numerous claims, totaling over $4.5 million. They will also discuss litigation and settlements in executive session, and elect a chairman and vice-chairman.

• Approval of $3,099,717.68 in partial payments and $1,416,404.88 in quarterly payments, totaling $4,516,122.56
• 17 claims recommended for payment (Claim #21-0804 to #23-0320)
• 48 claims recommended for denial (Claim #20-0531 to #23-0330)
• Executive session to discuss Second Injury Board litigation and settlements
• Election of chairman and vice-chairman

The Board approved 11 claims for payment, 117 partial payments, and 90 quarterly payments. It denied 57 claims for payment and granted settlement authority for 12 additional claims. The Board also authorized legal counsel to proceed with specific litigation and settlement actions.

• Approved 11 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Denied 57 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Approved 117 partial payments (unanimous)
• Approved 90 quarterly payments (unanimous)
• Approved settlement authority for 12 claims (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for claim #19-0550 (unanimous)
• Granted legal authority for settlement or continued litigation on 6 claims (unanimous)
• Approved June 8, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Second Injury Board will vote on recommended payments totaling $3,738,298.74, including partial and quarterly payments, and consider 58 claims recommended for denial. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss litigation and settlements, and receive an update on the 2022 SIF assessment.

• 10 claims recommended for payment, 58 recommended for denial
• Partial payments (117 claims) total $2,315,697.83
• Quarterly payments (90 claims) total $1,422,600.91
• Executive session to discuss litigation and settlements, including 14 settlement reviews and 6 active lawsuits
• Update on 2022 SIF assessment and election of chairman at July meeting

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Louisiana Workforce Commission Second Injury Board is meeting to review hearing requests, recommended payments, and recommended denials. The board will also discuss litigation and settlements in an executive session.

• Approval of 12 items recommended for payment, including claims from Pennsylvania Manufacturers Indemnity and City of Monroe
• Review of 92 items recommended for denial, involving entities such as the Regional Transit Authority and Entergy Services, Inc.
• Approval of partial payments totaling $4,369,047.59
• Approval of quarterly payments totaling $1,380,229.09
• Executive session discussion regarding Second Injury Board litigation and settlements

The Board approved 12 claims for payment and denied 92 claims. It also authorized 208 partial payments, 86 quarterly payments, and settlement authority for 29 specific claims. The Board reported collecting $51,792,855.04 of a $60,787,174.00 appropriation in 2022 SIF assessments.

• Approved 12 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Denied 92 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Approved 208 partial payment reimbursements (unanimous)
• Approved 86 quarterly payment reimbursements (unanimous)
• Approved settlement authority for 19 claims to be reimbursed quarterly (unanimous)
• Granted legal counsel authority to proceed with litigation or settlement on 10 claims (unanimous)
• Approved April 5, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Louisiana Workforce Commission's Second Injury Board is reviewing various hearing requests, recommended payments, and denials. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss settlements and ongoing litigation.

• 17 items recommended for payment (Claim #20-1001 to Claim #23-0094)
• 63 items recommended for denial (Claim #21-0848 to Claim #22-0855)
• Partial payments totaling $3,882,177.56
• Quarterly payments totaling $1,440,854.54
• Executive session discussion regarding settlements and litigation

The Board unanimously approved 17 claims for payment and denied 63 others. It also authorized 295 partial payments, 103 quarterly payments, and settled or directed litigation for several additional claims.

• Approved 17 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Denied 63 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Approved 295 partial payment reimbursements (unanimous)
• Approved 103 quarterly payment reimbursements (unanimous)
• Approved settlement authority and quarterly reimbursement for 16 claims (unanimous)
• Denied settlement for claim 12-0896 (unanimous)
• Granted legal counsel settlement authority for 11 claims and directed continued litigation for claim 19-0693 (unanimous)
• Approved March 2, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Board approved one claim for payment and 252 partial payments, along with 78 quarterly payments. It denied 37 claims for payment and one request for a hearing. The Board also granted settlement authority and litigation directions for several claims following an executive session.

• Denied hearing request for Claim 21-0848 (unanimous)
• Approved payment for Claim 22-0919 (unanimous)
• Denied 37 claims for payment, including those from Roman Catholic Church of New Orleans and Tulane University (unanimous)
• Approved 252 partial payments (unanimous)
• Approved 78 quarterly payments (unanimous)
• Approved settlement authority for 11 claims and denied settlement for Claim 04-0884 (unanimous)
• Granted legal counsel authority to proceed with settlement or continued litigation for 10 claims (unanimous)

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Louisiana Workforce Commission's Second Injury Board is meeting to review hearing requests, claim denials, and settlement recommendations. The board will also approve partial and quarterly payments totaling approximately $4.6 million.

• Approval of 6 claims recommended for payment
• Review of 56 claims recommended for denial
• Approval of partial payments totaling $3,180,623.47
• Approval of quarterly payments totaling $1,415,963.23
• Executive session regarding litigation and settlements

The Board approved six claims for payment and denied 56 others. Members also authorized 203 partial payments, 87 quarterly payments, and settlement authority for 11 claims. Legal counsel was granted authority to proceed with litigation or settlements for nine additional claims.

• Approved 6 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Denied 56 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Approved 203 partial payment reimbursements (unanimous)
• Approved 87 quarterly payment reimbursements (unanimous)
• Approved settlement authority for 11 claims (unanimous)
• Granted legal counsel authority for settlement or continued litigation on 9 claims (unanimous)
• Approved January 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Louisiana Workforce Commission's Second Injury Board is meeting to review hearing requests, approve claim denials, and discuss settlement recommendations. The board will also review several active litigations involving various insurance companies and the board.

• Approval of 21 claims recommended for payment
• Review of 65 claims recommended for denial
• Approval of partial payments totaling $4,883,979.35
• Approval of quarterly payments totaling $1,450,749.07
• Executive session regarding Second Injury Board litigation and settlements

The Board approved 21 claims for payment, 261 partial payments, and 104 quarterly payments. Additionally, the Board denied 65 claims and approved a draft of the 2022 Actuarial Report for submission to the Legislature.

• Approved 21 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Denied 65 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Approved 261 partial payment reimbursements (unanimous)
• Approved 104 quarterly payment reimbursements (unanimous)
• Approved settlement authority for 15 claims and denied settlement for one claim (unanimous)
• Granted legal counsel authority to proceed on 8 litigation claims (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Actuarial Report draft for submission to the Legislature (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 8, 2022 meeting (unanimous)