Gilliard-Belfast v. Wendy's, Inc.

HOLLAND, Justice:

This is an appeal from a final judgment of the Superior Court that affirmed a decision of the Industrial Accident Board (“Board”). The claimant-appellant is Lolita Gilliard-Belfast. The employer-appel-lee is Wendy’s, Inc.

The Board determined that Gilliard-Bel-fast had sustained an industrial injury to her knee, for which a second surgical procedure was necessary and appropriate. Her treating physician ordered her not to work prior to the second operation. Nevertheless, the Board determined that Gil- lard-Belfast was not totally disabled while she was waiting to have the…