Albert v. Roadway Express

In this workers’ compensation case, an employee challenges the granting of summary judgment in favor of his employer. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Plaintiff, Lonnie Albert, was employed as a line freight haul truck driver by defendant, Roadway Express, Inc. He suffered a ruptured disc in a fall while working on May 2, 1997. As a result of the injury, plaintiff began receiving workers’ compensation benefits at the maximum rate of $341.00 per week. Plaintiff subsequently underwent surgery on March 27, 1998. On June 15, 1998, plaintiffs treating physician…