Sutton v. B & L EXPRESS

Ruffin, Judge.

Leon Sutton appeals the denial of his claim for workers’ compensation benefits against his former employer, B & L Express (“B & L”).

At the time of his injury, Sutton had been employed by B & L as a truck driver. While driving his truck one afternoon, Sutton began to feel sick, and after completing his delivery, he went home early. During the early morning hours he went to the emergency room and was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. The administrative law judge ruled Sutton’s claim for workers’ compensation benefits compensable.

On appeal, the full board denied Sutton…