Court Overturns Approval for Change in Doctors, Denies Forfeiture Claim

A Louisiana appellate court overturned a judge’s decision approving a worker’s change of physician but upheld the denial of the employer’s request for a forfeiture of benefits. Case: Southern v. Servpro DE Investments, No. 55,874-WCA, 08/28/2024, published. Facts: Thomas Southern worked for Servpro DE Investments as a crew chief. He injured his back at work in February 2019 but continued to work in a light-duty position for more than two years. Southern initially received treatment from Dr. Thomas Dansby, who had Southern participate in physical therapy. When So...