Boyd v. CCMSI

Judge Regina Bartholomew-Woods

This appeal arises from a claim for worker's compensation. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Plaintiff-Appellant, Dana Boyd ("Ms. Boyd"), was employed as a cook by Defendant-Appellee, Jazz Casino Company, LLC, d/b/a Harrah's New Orleans Casino ("Harrah's").1 On September 20, 2016, Ms. Boyd, in the course and scope of her employment, fell while ascending stairs as she exited Harrah's. Ms. Boyd sustained injuries when she landed on her hands and knees and hit her right shin. Despite persisting pain, Ms. Boyd returned to a full…