Hubbard v. Department of Finance

BARRY, Judge.

Plaintiff appeals a Civil Service Commission ruling which upheld her termination from the New Orleans Department of Finance.1

In February, 1983 plaintiff, a data entry clerk, was injured in a fall while working. She was treated by Dr. Elmorshidy and received worker’s compensation during her disability.

She returned to work in May pursuant to her doctor’s orders but missed additional work due to recurring problems. At the City’s adjustor’s request plaintiff saw Dr. Nutik on June 13,1983 who found no objective signs of disability and said she could return to work. The adjustor sent…