Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board public meetings in 2025

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Second Injury Board will review and vote on 20 claims totaling $3,481,888.78 in payments, including 153 partial payments and 44 quarterly payments. The board will also discuss settlements in 13 cases and hear litigation updates on 13 pending lawsuits. Additionally, members will discuss reimbursement policies for drug tests.

• 20 claims totaling $3,481,888.78 recommended for approval
• 153 partial payments totaling $2,785,292.20
• 44 quarterly payments totaling $696,596.58
• 13 settlements under review (e.g., SIB #17-0752)
• 13 active lawsuits including Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation vs. Second Injury Board (SIB #20-0717) and Zurich American Insurance Company vs. Second Injury Board (SIB #21-0576)

The Board approved 20 full claims, 153 partial payments, and 44 quarterly payments. It denied 79 claims and granted settlement authority for 12 cases currently in litigation.

• Approved payment of 20 claims (unanimous)
• Denied payment of 79 claims (unanimous)
• Approved 153 partial payments totaling $2,785,292.20 (unanimous)
• Approved 44 quarterly payments totaling $696,596.58 (unanimous)
• Approved 9 settlement claims for quarterly reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of 4 settlement claims for ongoing reimbursement (unanimous)
• Granted settlement authority for 12 litigation claims (unanimous)
• Authorized continued litigation for claim 21-0576 (unanimous)

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Louisiana Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board will vote on approving 19 workers' compensation claims totaling $2,760,720.46, including partial and quarterly payments. The board will also review 21 settlement recommendations and discuss ongoing litigation involving multiple insurers and public entities.

• Approve 19 workers' compensation claims totaling $2,760,720.46
• Review 21 settlement recommendations (e.g., SIB #05-0596, #12-0203, #21-0464)
• Discuss 9 active litigation cases (e.g., Louisiana Workers Compensation Corp. vs. Second Injury Board)
• Approve partial payments for claims including Racetrac Petroleum ($16,482.52) and Walgreen Company ($103,657.48)
• Set 2026 meeting dates (January 8 to December 3, 2026)

The Board approved over $2.7 million in partial and quarterly payments and processed numerous claim approvals and denials. It also granted settlement authority for nine claims in litigation and set the 2026 annual assessment rate. Tentative meeting dates for 2026 were accepted.

• Set 2026 SIB Annual Assessment rate at 7.25 percent (Unanimous)
• Approved 156 partial payments totaling $2,213,377.46 (Unanimous)
• Approved 28 quarterly payments totaling $547,343.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved payment for 19 claims (Unanimous)
• Denied payment for 76 claims (Unanimous)
• Denied hearing request for claim 24-0180 (Unanimous)
• Granted settlement authority for 9 claims in litigation (Unanimous)
• Approved quarterly reimbursement for 16 settlement claims and ongoing reimbursement for 5 claims (Unanimous)

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Second Injury Board will consider approving $2,549,937.67 in partial payments and $884,475.78 in quarterly payments, totaling $3,434,413.45. The board will also hear one hearing request and discuss litigation and settlements in executive session.

• Hearing request 24-0405 from AIU Insurance Company (AIG)
• 14 claims recommended for payment, including claims from City of New Orleans, Lafayette Parish School Board, and Touro Infirmary
• 63 claims recommended for denial, including claims from City of New Orleans, Regional Transit Authority, and Willis-Knighton Medical Center
• 79 partial payments totaling $2,549,937.67, including $419,772.37 to Farmington Casualty Company and $278,759.84 to Lafayette Parish School Board
• 53 quarterly payments totaling $884,475.78, including $35,000 to LA Workers' Compensation Corp. (claim 19-0324)

The Board approved 14 full claims, 79 partial payments totaling $2,549,937.67, and 53 quarterly payments totaling $884,475.78. It denied 63 claims and one hearing request. The Board also authorized settlement authority for 12 claims in litigation.

• Denied hearing request for claim 24-0405 AIU Insurance Company (AIG) (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of 14 recommended claims (Unanimous)
• Denied payment of 63 recommended claims (Unanimous)
• Approved 79 partial payments totaling $2,549,937.67 (Unanimous)
• Approved 53 quarterly payments totaling $884,475.78 (Unanimous)
• Approved quarterly reimbursement for 12 settlement claims (Unanimous)
• Approved ongoing reimbursement for 4 settlement claims (Unanimous)
• Granted settlement authority for 12 claims in litigation (Unanimous, with 2 abstentions)

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Board will consider 18 claims for payment and 55 claims for denial. It is also reviewing 78 partial payments and 26 quarterly payments totaling $2,792,198.00. An executive session will address litigation and settlement reviews.

• Approval of 78 partial payments totaling $2,130,444.37
• Approval of 26 quarterly payments totaling $661,753.63
• Review of 55 claims recommended for denial
• Review of 18 claims recommended for payment
• Executive session on litigation including cases such as Higbee Lancoms, LP d/b/a Dillard’s vs. SIB

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Louisiana Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board will consider approving $2,755,975.89 in partial payments and $511,023.60 in quarterly payments, totaling $3,266,999.49. The board will also review 14 settlements and discuss ongoing litigation involving 12 cases. Additionally, the board will elect a chairman and vice-chairman.

• 18 claims recommended for payment, including claims from City of New Orleans, Ochsner Hospital, and Lafayette Parish School Board
• 24 claims recommended for denial, including claims from Jefferson Parish Public School System, City of New Orleans, and Touro Infirmary
• 107 partial payments totaling $2,755,975.89
• 26 quarterly payments totaling $511,023.60
• Executive session to discuss litigation and settlements, including 14 settlement reviews and 12 active lawsuits

The Board approved 107 partial payments totaling $2,755,975.89 and 26 quarterly payments totaling $511,023.60. It also approved 18 individual claims for payment and denied 24 others. Additionally, the Board granted settlement authority for 13 claims in litigation.

• Approved 18 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Denied 24 claims for payment (unanimous)
• Approved 107 partial payments totaling $2,755,975.89 (unanimous)
• Approved 26 quarterly payments totaling $511,023.60 (unanimous)
• Approved 11 claims for settlement to be reimbursed quarterly (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of reimbursement for 3 claims on an ongoing basis (unanimous)
• Granted settlement authority for 13 claims in litigation (unanimous)
• Elected Charles Hansberry as Chairman and Mr. Kirby as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Louisiana Workforce Commission Second Injury Board will consider approving over $3.1 million in partial and quarterly payments for workers' compensation claims. The board will also discuss pending litigation and settlements in executive session.

• 24 claims recommended for payment totaling $2,304,935.92 in partial payments
• 47 claims recommended for quarterly payments totaling $802,104.30
• 61 claims recommended for denial
• Executive session to discuss 16 settlement reviews and 10 pending lawsuits
• No public hearing requests were submitted for this meeting

The Board unanimously approved 26 full claims, 84 partial payments totaling $2,304,935.92, and 47 quarterly payments totaling $802,104.30. Additionally, the Board denied 59 claims and granted settlement authority for 10 claims currently in litigation.

• Approved payment of 26 claims (unanimous)
• Denied payment of 59 claims (unanimous)
• Approved 84 partial payments totaling $2,304,935.92 (unanimous)
• Approved 47 quarterly payments totaling $802,104.30 (unanimous)
• Approved 14 settlement claims for quarterly reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of reimbursement for 2 settlement claims (unanimous)
• Granted settlement authority for 10 claims in litigation (unanimous)
• Dispensed with reading of June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Louisiana Workforce Commission Second Injury Board will decide on 17 claims recommended for payment and 47 recommended for denial. The board is also reviewing partial and quarterly payments totaling $3,151,317.54. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation and settlements.

• Approval of partial and quarterly payments totaling $3,151,317.54
• 17 claims recommended for payment, including those from City of New Orleans and Ochsner Hospital
• 47 claims recommended for denial, including those from City of Shreveport and Tulane University
• Executive session to review 18 settlement recommendations
• Discussion of 11 litigation cases, including LUBA Casualty Insurance Company vs. State of Louisiana

The Board unanimously approved 17 full claims, 132 partial payments totaling $2,426,556.66, and 46 quarterly payments totaling $724,760.88. Additionally, the Board denied 47 claims and granted settlement authority for 11 claims currently in litigation.

• Approved payment of 17 claims (unanimous)
• Denied payment of 47 claims (unanimous)
• Approved 132 partial payments totaling $2,426,556.66 (unanimous)
• Approved 46 quarterly payments totaling $724,760.88 (unanimous)
• Approved quarterly reimbursement for 10 settlement claims
• Approved ongoing reimbursement for 8 settlement claims (unanimous)
• Granted settlement authority for 11 claims in litigation (unanimous)
• Dispensed with reading of May 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Louisiana Workforce Commission Second Injury Board is meeting to decide on the approval of partial and quarterly payments totaling $2,507,516.67. The board will also review 16 claims recommended for payment and 35 claims recommended for denial.

• Approval of 69 partial payments totaling $1,915,216.69
• Approval of 29 quarterly payments totaling $592,299.98
• Review of 16 claims recommended for payment (Claim #24-0120 to #25-0019)
• Review of 35 claims recommended for denial (Claim #24-0084 to #25-0078)
• Executive session to discuss litigation and settlements, including cases involving Washington Parish School Board and LUBA Casualty Insurance Company

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Louisiana Second Injury Board will consider approving $4.8 million in partial and quarterly payments for workers' compensation claims, and vote on 12 recommended payments and 35 recommended denials. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss litigation and settlements involving seven claims and six active lawsuits.

• Total partial payments of $3,000,021.17 and quarterly payments of $1,820,620.67 recommended for approval
• 12 claims recommended for payment, including Technology Insurance Company and Travelers Property Casualty
• 35 claims recommended for denial, including City of New Orleans and St. Tammany Parish School Board
• Executive session to discuss settlements for 7 claims and litigation in 6 cases, including ACE Insurance vs. SIB
• No hearing requests were submitted for this meeting

The Board approved 12 claims for payment and denied 35 others. It authorized $3,000,021.17 for 125 partial payments and $1,820,620.67 for 62 quarterly payments. The Board also granted settlement authority for six claims in litigation.

• Approved payment of 12 claims (unanimous)
• Denied payment of 35 claims (unanimous)
• Approved 125 partial payments totaling $3,000,021.17 (unanimous)
• Approved 62 quarterly payments totaling $1,820,620.67 (unanimous)
• Approved quarterly reimbursement settlements for 7 claims (unanimous)
• Granted settlement authority for 6 claims in litigation (Mr. Blackwood abstained on 21-0674 and 22-0798)

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Louisiana Workforce Commission Second Injury Board will consider approving $4,967,729.41 in partial and quarterly payments for 197 workers' compensation claims. The board will also discuss litigation and settlements in executive session, including 10 recommended settlement reviews and 8 active lawsuits against the board.

• Recommended approval of $4,011,535.93 in partial payments (133 claims) and $956,193.48 in quarterly payments (64 claims)
• 6 claims recommended for payment, including LA Workers' Compensation Corp. and City of New Orleans
• 57 claims recommended for denial, from entities like LA Workers' Compensation Corp., Lafayette Parish School Board, and City of New Orleans
• Executive session to discuss 10 settlement recommendations and 8 pending lawsuits, including cases against Lowe's Home Centers and Louisiana Restaurant Association
• No hearing requests were submitted for this meeting

The Board approved 133 partial payments and 64 quarterly payments totaling $4,967,729.41. It also approved six individual claims for payment, denied 57 claims, and granted settlement authority for eight claims in litigation.

• Approved 133 partial payments totaling $4,011,535.93 (unanimous)
• Approved 64 quarterly payments totaling $956,193.48 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of 6 claims from #24-0024 to #25-0002 (unanimous)
• Denied payment of 57 claims from #23-0779 to #24-0924 (unanimous)
• Approved quarterly reimbursement for 8 settlement claims (unanimous)
• Approved ongoing reimbursement for claims #20-0545 and #22-0747 (unanimous)
• Granted settlement authority for 8 claims in litigation (unanimous, with one abstention on #23-0178)
• Dispensed with reading of February 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Louisiana Workforce Commission Second Injury Board will decide on 14 claims recommended for payment and 41 recommended for denial. The board is also reviewing partial and quarterly payments totaling $4,257,056.63. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation and settlements.

• Approval of partial payments totaling $3,653,056.63
• Approval of quarterly payments totaling $604,000.00
• Review of 41 claims recommended for denial
• Review of 14 claims recommended for payment
• Executive session regarding litigation including cases involving Family Dollar and Jefferson Parish

The Board unanimously approved 14 full claims, 133 partial payments totaling $3,653,056.63, and 57 quarterly payments totaling $604,000.00. Additionally, 41 claims were denied and settlement authority was granted for nine claims in litigation.

• Approved payment of 14 claims (unanimous)
• Denied payment of 41 claims (unanimous)
• Approved 133 partial payments totaling $3,653,056.63 (unanimous)
• Approved 57 quarterly payments totaling $604,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved quarterly reimbursement settlements for 9 claims (unanimous)
• Approved ongoing reimbursement for claims #16-0537 and #23-0137 (unanimous)
• Granted settlement authority for 9 claims in litigation (unanimous)
• Dispensed with reading of January 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board

The Louisiana Workforce Commission Second Injury Board will consider approving over $3 million in partial and quarterly payments for workers' compensation claims. The board will also discuss pending litigation and settlements in executive session, including 11 active lawsuits against the board.

• 18 claims recommended for payment totaling $1,663,512.54 in partial payments
• 57 quarterly payments recommended for approval totaling $1,344,686.60
• 53 claims recommended for denial, ranging from 2020 to 2024
• Executive session to discuss 7 settlement reviews and 11 active lawsuits against the board
• No public hearing requests were submitted for this meeting

The Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Second Injury Board approved 18 claims for payment and 105 partial and 57 quarterly payments totaling $3,008,199.14. The Board denied 53 claims and granted settlement authority for 11 claims currently in litigation.

• Approved payment of 18 claims (Claim #23-0812 to #24-0755)
• Denied payment of 53 claims (Claim #20-0381 to #24-0762)
• Approved 105 partial payments totaling $1,663,512.54
• Approved 57 quarterly payments totaling $1,344,686.60
• Approved quarterly reimbursement settlements for 7 claims
• Approved ongoing reimbursement for Claim #16-0052
• Granted settlement authority for 11 claims in litigation
• Dispensed with reading of December 5, 2024, meeting minutes