SKELTON v. HUNT FOREST PRODUCTS

No. 01-0158.

787 So.2d 1216 (2001)

James M. SKELTON, III v. HUNT FOREST PRODUCTS.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Third Circuit.

June 6, 2001.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jerry L. Lavespere, Jr., Attorney at Law, Alexandria, LA, Counsel for James M. Skelton, III.

Trenton John Oubre, Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, Baton Rouge, LA, Counsel for Hunt Forest Products.

Court composed of DECUIR, AMY and GREMILLION, Judges.


AMY, Judge.

The claimant in this workers' compensation matter contends that he was injured in a work-related accident and was denied the choice of an orthopedic surgeon. He further contends that he remains disabled and seeks indemnity benefits. The workers' compensation judge concluded that the claimant was denied his choice of specialist. Penalties and attorney's fees were awarded for this denial. The claimant was also awarded temporary and total disability benefits...

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