Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board public meetings in 2024
12 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board
The Louisiana Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board will consider approving over $8.5 million in partial and quarterly payments for workers' compensation claims. The board will also discuss litigation and settlements in executive session, including nine settlement recommendations and six active lawsuits against the board.
- Approval of $7,616,278.14 in partial payments (314 claims) and $895,929.20 in quarterly payments (59 claims), totaling $8,512,207.34
- Executive session to discuss settlements for 9 claims (19-0160 through 23-0652)
- Review of 6 pending lawsuits, including cases against LA Workers' Compensation Corp., First Student Inc., City of New Orleans, and others
- 56 claims recommended for denial, from claim #17-0495 to #24-0592
- 8 claims recommended for payment, from claim #23-0728 to #24-0527
The Board approved 314 partial payments and 59 quarterly payments totaling $8,512,207.34. Additionally, the Board approved 8 full claim payments and denied 56 other claims. Legal settlement authority was granted for six claims currently in litigation.
- Approved 314 partial payments totaling $7,616,278.14
- Approved 59 quarterly payments totaling $895,929.20
- Approved payment for 8 claims (Claim #23-0728 to #24-0527)
- Denied payment for 56 claims (Claim #17-0495 to #24-0592)
- Approved quarterly reimbursement for 8 settlement claims
- Approved ongoing reimbursement for Claim #23-0395
- Granted settlement authority for 6 claims in litigation
- Amended Agenda Items 5 & 6 total amount to $8,512,207.34
Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board
The Louisiana Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board will consider approving over $12.2 million in partial and quarterly payments to various entities, including school boards, insurers, and government agencies. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss pending litigation and settlement recommendations for multiple claims.
- Recommended approval of $11,263,602.93 in partial payments (Item 5) and $970,446.19 in quarterly payments (Item 6), totaling $12,234,049.12
- 20 claims recommended for payment and 23 claims recommended for denial
- Executive session to discuss Second Injury Board litigation involving six active cases, including Holy Angels Residential Facility and multiple state agencies
- Review of 10 settlement recommendations for claims ranging from 13-0009 to 94-0962
- Discussion of 2025 SIB annual assessment and tentative 2025 meeting dates
The Board approved 20 full claims, 207 partial payments totaling $11,263,602.93, and 43 quarterly payments totaling $970,446.19. It denied 23 claims and granted settlement authority for six claims in litigation. The Board also voted to keep the 2025 SIB Annual Assessment rate at 7.25 percent.
- Approved payment of 20 claims (Claim #23-0584 to Claim #24-0563)
- Denied payment of 23 claims (Claim #21-0844 to Claim #24-0427)
- Approved 207 partial payments totaling $11,263,602.93
- Approved 43 quarterly payments totaling $970,446.19
- Approved quarterly reimbursement for 9 settlement claims
- Approved ongoing reimbursement for Claim #17-0581
- Granted settlement authority for 6 claims in litigation
- Unanimously set 2025 SIB Annual Assessment rate at 7.25 percent
Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board
The Louisiana Second Injury Board will consider approving $6,585,072.90 in partial and quarterly payments for workers' compensation claims, and will discuss litigation and settlements in executive session. The board also has no hearing requests and will vote on 11 recommended payments and 52 recommended denials.
- 11 claims recommended for payment totaling $5,407,608.44 in partial payments
- 59 quarterly payments recommended for approval totaling $1,177,464.46
- 52 claims recommended for denial
- Executive session to discuss 12 settlement recommendations and 8 litigation cases
- No hearing requests on the agenda
The Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Second Injury Board approved $5,407,608.44 in partial payments and $1,177,464.46 in quarterly payments. The Board also approved 11 individual claims, denied 52 claims, and granted settlement authority for eight litigation cases.
- Approved 11 claims for payment
- Denied 52 claims for payment
- Approved 427 partial payments totaling $5,407,608.44
- Approved 59 quarterly payments totaling $1,177,464.46
- Approved quarterly reimbursement for 10 settlement claims
- Approved ongoing reimbursement for 2 claims
- Granted settlement authority for 8 litigation claims
Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board
The Second Injury Board will vote on recommended payments totaling $3,104,419.54, including partial and quarterly payments, and consider 11 claims for payment and 41 for denial. The board will also enter executive session to discuss litigation and settlements involving multiple claims and parties.
- Recommended payment of $2,129,599.37 for 99 partial payment claims and $974,820.17 for 68 quarterly payment claims
- 11 claims recommended for payment, including claims from LA Workers' Compensation Corp., City of New Orleans, and Jefferson Parish
- 41 claims recommended for denial, including claims from LUBA Casualty Insurance Company, City of Alexandria, and Wal-Mart Associates
- Executive session to discuss litigation involving five cases, including Louisiana Workers Compensation Corp. vs. SIB and Lafayette Consolidated Government vs. SIB
- Review of 23 settlements recommended for approval
The Board approved 11 claims for payment and 21 settlement claims for quarterly reimbursement, while denying 41 other claims. It also authorized over $3.1 million for partial and quarterly payments across 167 claims. Additionally, settlement authority was granted for five claims currently in litigation.
- Approved payment of 11 claims (Claim #23-0331 to #24-0347)
- Denied payment of 41 claims (Claim #23-0441 to #24-0469)
- Approved 99 partial payments totaling $2,129,599.37
- Approved 68 quarterly payments totaling $974,820.17
- Approved 21 settlement claims for quarterly reimbursement
- Approved ongoing reimbursement for 2 claims (21-0726 and 24-0110)
- Granted settlement authority for 5 claims in litigation
- Dispensed with reading of August 8, 2024, meeting minutes
Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board
The Louisiana Second Injury Board will consider approving $2,877,925.69 in partial and quarterly payments, deny 27 claims, and approve 14 payments. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss litigation and settlements involving multiple employers and insurers.
- Recommended approval of 14 payments totaling $1,813,925.69 (Item 5) and $1,064,000.00 (Item 6)
- Recommended denial of 27 claims from employers including City of Monroe, City of Opelousas, and Bellsouth Telecommunications
- Executive session to discuss litigation involving AIU Insurance, LUBA Casualty, City of Shreveport, and others
- Review of settlements for 13 claims including 11-0081, 12-0305, and 17-0555
The Board approved 16 full claims, 145 partial payments totaling $1,813,925.69, and 59 quarterly payments totaling $1,064,000.00. It denied 27 claims and granted settlement authority for seven claims in litigation. The Board also voted to accept electronic signatures retroactively to March 2019.
- Approved payment of 16 claims (Claim #22-0883 to #24-0406)
- Denied payment of 27 claims (Claim #20-0335 to #24-0348)
- Approved 145 partial payments totaling $1,813,925.69
- Approved 59 quarterly payments totaling $1,064,000.00
- Approved quarterly reimbursement for 13 settlement claims
- Approved ongoing reimbursement for claim 19-0826
- Granted settlement authority for 7 claims in litigation
- Approved use of electronic signatures retroactive to March 2019
Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board
The Louisiana Workforce Commission's Second Injury Board is reviewing various insurance claims for payment or denial. The agenda includes recommendations for 21 claims to be paid and 197 claims to be denied, alongside discussions regarding litigation and settlements.
- Recommended for payment: 21 claims (Claim #22-0223 to Claim 24-0294)
- Recommended for denial: 197 claims (Claim #22-0450 to Claim #24-0321)
- Total recommended payments and quarterly dues: $3,357,880.01
- Executive Session: Discussion concerning Second Injury Board Litigation & Settlements
- Partial Payments: Various amounts including $155,455.54 to Office of Risk Management
The Board approved 112 partial payments totaling $2,160,322.58 and 76 quarterly payments totaling $1,197,557.43. The Board also approved 21 individual claims for payment while denying 197 other claims. Additionally, settlement authority was granted for six litigation cases.
- Approved 112 partial payments totaling $2,160,322.58
- Approved 76 quarterly payments totaling $1,197,557.43
- Approved payment for 21 claims (Claim #22-0223 to #24-0294)
- Denied payment for 197 claims (Claim #22-0450 to #24-0321)
- Denied requests for formal hearings for SIB Claim Nos. 23-0161 and 23-0843
- Approved quarterly reimbursement for 14 settlement claims
- Approved ongoing reimbursement for 2 claims (22-0221 and 24-0110)
- Granted settlement authority for 6 litigation claims
Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board
The Louisiana Workforce Commission's Second Injury Board is reviewing various workers' compensation claims for payment recommendations and denials. The board will also discuss litigation settlements and review several partial payment requests.
- Recommended for payment: 26 items including claims from City of New Orleans and Entergy Services, Inc.
- Recommended for denial: 134 items ranging from claim #22-0088 to #24-0222
- Total recommended for partial and quarterly payments: $3,012,444.23
- Executive session discussion regarding Second Injury Board litigation and settlements
- Review of partial payments including $63,841.92 for LA Home Builders Assn.- SIF
The Board approved 26 claims for payment and 111 partial payments totaling $1,698,806.22. It also approved 75 quarterly payments totaling $1,313,638.01 and denied 134 claims. Additionally, the Board granted settlement authority for six claims currently in litigation.
- Approved 26 claims for payment (unanimous)
- Denied 134 claims for payment (unanimous)
- Approved 111 partial payments totaling $1,698,806.22 (unanimous)
- Approved 75 quarterly payments totaling $1,313,638.01 (unanimous)
- Denied hearing request for claim 22-0450 (unanimous)
- Approved 29 claims for settlement to be reimbursed quarterly (unanimous)
- Granted settlement authority for 6 claims in litigation (unanimous)
- Approved May 2, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board
The Louisiana Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board will consider approving $3,404,787.45 in partial and quarterly payments for claims from various public and private entities. The board will also discuss pending litigation and settlements in executive session, including six active lawsuits against the board.
- Recommended payment of $2,219,734.36 for partial payments (Item 5) and $1,185,053.09 for quarterly payments (Item 6).
- 22 claims recommended for payment, including Bridgefield Casualty Insurance Company and LUBA Casualty Insurance Company.
- 61 claims recommended for denial, including claims from City of New Orleans and City of Lake Charles.
- Executive session to discuss settlements for 13 claims and six lawsuits, including City of New Orleans vs. LA Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board.
- Public comments will be heard (Item 7).
The Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Second Injury Board approved 22 claims for payment and denied 61 others. The Board also authorized $2,219,734.36 in partial payments and $1,185,053.09 in quarterly payments. Additionally, the Board approved settlements and litigation authority for several specific claims.
- Approved 22 claims for payment (unanimous)
- Denied 61 claims for payment (unanimous)
- Approved 157 partial payments totaling $2,219,734.36 (unanimous)
- Approved 67 quarterly payments totaling $1,185,053.09 (unanimous)
- Approved 12 claims for settlement to be reimbursed quarterly (unanimous)
- Approved ongoing reimbursement for claim 21-0112 (unanimous)
- Granted settlement authority for 6 claims in litigation (unanimous)
- Approved April 4, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board
The Louisiana Workforce Commission's Second Injury Board is meeting to review recommended payments and denials for workers' compensation claims. The board will also discuss litigation and settlements in an executive session.
- Approval of partial payments totaling $2,470,172.28
- Approval of quarterly payments totaling $1,334,447.49
- Review of 21 claims recommended for payment
- Review of 134 claims recommended for denial
- Executive session regarding litigation involving the City of New Orleans and other entities
The Board approved 21 claims for payment and denied 134 others. It also authorized $2,470,172.28 in partial payments and $1,334,447.49 in quarterly payments. Additionally, the Board granted settlement authority for eight claims currently in litigation.
- Approved 21 claims for payment (unanimous)
- Denied 134 claims for payment (unanimous)
- Approved 176 partial payments totaling $2,470,172.28 (unanimous)
- Approved 85 quarterly payments totaling $1,334,447.49 (unanimous)
- Approved 6 claims for quarterly reimbursement settlements (unanimous)
- Approved ongoing reimbursement for 3 claims (unanimous)
- Granted settlement authority for 8 claims in litigation (unanimous)
- Approved March 7, 2024, meeting minutes (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 discuss litigation and settlements in an executive session.
- Approval of 135 partial payments totaling $2,581,664.62
- Approval of 77 quarterly payments totaling $1,120,896.88
- Recommendation for payment of 12 claims (Claim #23-0092 to #23-0720)
- Recommendation for denial of 36 claims (Claim #22-0091 to #23-0820)
- Executive session to discuss 11 settlement reviews and 9 litigation cases
The Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board approved 12 claims for payment and 12 claims for quarterly settlement reimbursement. The Board denied 36 claims and authorized legal actions for 9 claims in litigation. Total approved partial and quarterly payments amounted to $3,702,561.50.
- Approved 12 claims for payment (Unanimous)
- Denied 36 claims for payment (Unanimous)
- Approved 135 partial payments totaling $2,581,664.62 (Unanimous)
- Approved 77 quarterly payments totaling $1,120,896.88 (Unanimous)
- Approved 12 claims for settlement to be reimbursed on a quarterly basis (Unanimous)
- Granted settlement authority for 8 litigation claims (Unanimous)
- Granted request to continue litigation for claim 20-0500 (Unanimous)
Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board
The Louisiana Workforce Commission Second Injury Board is reviewing recommendations for claim payments, denials, and settlements. The meeting includes the approval of over $3.7 million in total partial and quarterly payments.
- Approval of 189 partial payments totaling $2,530,719.08
- Approval of 69 quarterly payments totaling $1,203,214.08
- Review of 10 claims recommended for payment, including St. Tammany Parish School Board
- Review of 31 claims recommended for denial
- Executive session to discuss 14 settlement reviews and 9 litigation cases
The Board approved 10 full claims, 189 partial payments totaling $2,530,719.08, and 69 quarterly payments totaling $1,203,214.08. It also approved 14 claims for quarterly reimbursement and granted settlement authority for 9 claims in litigation.
- Approved 10 claims for payment (unanimous)
- Approved 31 claims for payment (unanimous)
- Approved 189 partial payments totaling $2,530,719.08 (unanimous)
- Approved 69 quarterly payments totaling $1,203,214.08 (unanimous)
- Approved 14 claims for reimbursement on a quarterly basis (unanimous)
- Granted settlement authority for 9 claims in litigation (unanimous)
- Approved January 11, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board
The Second Injury Board will vote on recommended payments for 6 claims and denials for 49 claims, and approve partial and quarterly payments totaling $3,813,612.54. The board will also enter executive session to discuss litigation and settlements involving multiple parties, including cases against the board.
- Recommended payment for 6 claims (Claim #22-0906 to #23-0640) from insurers like LUBA Casualty and Lafayette Parish School Board
- Recommended denial for 49 claims (Claim #22-0619 to #23-0642) from entities including City of New Orleans, LA Workers' Compensation Corp., and Jefferson Parish
- Approval of 111 partial payments totaling $2,498,188.10 and 89 quarterly payments totaling $1,315,424.44
- Executive session to review 19 settlements and discuss 8 pending lawsuits, including LA Construction & Industry SIF vs. Second Injury Board
- Public comments and any other matters
The Board approved 111 partial payments totaling $2,498,188.10 and 89 quarterly payments totaling $1,315,424.44. Members also approved 6 claims for payment and granted settlement authority for several claims in litigation.
- Approved 6 claims for payment (unanimous)
- Approved 49 claims for payment (unanimous)
- Approved 111 partial payments totaling $2,498,188.10 (unanimous)
- Approved 89 quarterly payments totaling $1,315,424.44 (unanimous)
- Approved 18 claims for quarterly reimbursement settlements (unanimous)
- Approved lump sum reimbursement for Claim No. 15-0186 (unanimous)
- Granted settlement authority for claims 12-0515, 21-0023, 21-0353, 21-0723, 21-0855, and 22-0061 (unanimous)
- Ordered litigation to continue for claim 22-0523 (unanimous)