CARAWAY, J.
While paying workers' compensation benefits to its employee, the employer instituted this action, claiming that the employee's refusal to authorize the release of his pre-accident medical records thwarted its efforts to pursue a second injury fund claim under La. R.S. 23:1378. The employee reconvened for attorney's fees and costs of defending the employer's claim. After the employer obtained certain medical records of the employee and allowed its claim...
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