Lewis v. Department of Sanitation

GARRISON, Judge.

The appellant, Richard Lewis, was employed as a laborer waste collector for the Department of Sanitation of the City of New Orleans. On June 25, 1984, the appellant was severely injured in an incident which occurred while he was off duty. These injuries resulted in a total loss of vision in the appellant’s right eye. He was granted leave without pay beginning on June 25, 1984. The appellant returned to work in August, 1984 but was informed by a letter dated September 21, 1984 that his employment with the Department of Sanitation was terminated. This action was taken in light…