Vita v. City of Lake Charles

GENOVESE, Judge.

Lin this workers’ compensation case, Defendant/Employer, the City of Lake Charles (City), appeals the judgment of the Office of Workers’ Compensation in favor of Plaintiff/Employee, Monica Vita, finding she suffered a compensable lumbar injury during the course and scope of her employment. Ms. Vita has answered the appeal relative to the denial of her claim for penalties and attorney fees. For the reasons that follow, we affirm in part, reverse in part, and render.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Ms. Vita was injured in the course and scope of her employment with the City when she…