A recent ruling by the Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal in Rodney Loar v. LUBA Worker’s Comp Terminix Service Company, Inc. highlights the complex nature of workers’ compensation claims and the challenges in determining which subsequent injuries are compensable.
Rodney Loar, a technician for Terminix, injured his right knee and head in a work-related accident in 2011. He underwent multiple surgeries, including a total knee replacement. Subsequently, he experienced instability in his right knee, leading to falls and injuries to his left knee, left shoulder, right hip, and lower back.
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