Bob v. McDermott Corp.

SHORTESS, Judge.

Mary Bob (plaintiff) was employed by McDermott Corporation (defendant) as a sandblaster painter and was earning $7.25 per hour. On July 13, 1981, while stacking handrails, she hurt her back. All medical bills and compensation were paid through September 20, 1981. Compensation was terminated on the basis of medical reports submitted to defendant which indicated that plaintiff was able to return to work. Plaintiff brought suit for workers’ compensation benefits. After trial, her suit was dismissed. The trial court found that plaintiff had failed to establish her case by a…