Pollack v. Southern Wine & Spirits of America

This is a direct appeal from an order of the Workers’ Compensation Commission denying Temporary Total Disability benefits. Following Appellant Darren L. Pollack’s injury on the job, his employer accommodated his work restrictions by providing him light duty employment. Thereafter, Appellant was discharged for violating a company policy by failing to report an accident involving an employer vehicle. Appellant filed a claim seeking Temporary Total Disability benefits. The Workers’ Compensation Commission denied the claim, holding Appellant’s termination and resulting incapacity to earn wages…