Bennett v. Saint Elizabeth Health Systems

NATURE OF CASE

Lyla F. Bennett, appellant, was employed by Saint Elizabeth Health Systems, doing business as Saint Elizabeth Medical Center (Saint Elizabeth), appellee, when she sustained an injury to her left shoulder that was compensable under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act (Workers’ Compensation Act), Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-101 et seq. (Reissue 1998, Cum. Supp. 2002 & Supp. 2003). Following surgery, Bennett underwent a course of physical therapy at Saint Elizabeth. Bennett alleges that the physical therapy was negligently performed and resulted in an additional injury to her left…