RALSER v. HARRAH NEW ORLEANS (2026)

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

Terri RALSER v. HARRAH'S NEW ORLEANS

No. 2026-C-00657

Decided: September 22, 2026

Writ granted in part. Generally, injuries sustained by an employee while traveling to and from work are not considered to have occurred within the course and scope of her employment, and thus are not compensable under the Workers’ Compensation Act. McLin v. Indus. Specialty Contractors, Inc., 02-1539 (La. 7/2/03), 851 So. 2d 1135, 1140. While an exception to the “going and coming” rule was found applicable here, the employer nevertheless reasonably controverted the claim in reliance on the general rule in this case. See La. R.S. 23:1201F(2). The award of attorney's fees and penalties is reversed. In all other respects, the writ application is denied.

PER CURIAM

Hughes, J., would deny. Griffin, J., would deny. Guidry, J., would deny.

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