Clay v. Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc.

THIBODEAUX, Chief Judge.

I,The claimant/appellant, Gloria Clay, brought a workers’ compensation claim against her employer, defendant/appellee, Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc. (Lourdes), for injury to her back while lifting solution supplies. Following surgery, a rehabilitation counselor provided information regarding potential employers. Ms. Clay applied for but did not obtain employment. The Office of Workers’ Compensation (OWC) terminated her benefits. Ms. Clay appealed the termination of benefits and the calculation of her average weekly wage (AWW).

We found that Ms. Clay…