Lopez v. Amalgamated Sugar Co.

DONALDSON, Chief Justice.

Claimant was diagnosed as suffering from a low back strain after lifting a heavy barrel of trash at work. After a brief period of convalescence claimant returned to work, but still suffered considerable pain. After a second appointment with his doctor, he was ordered to stay home for a longer period of time. Claimant did not return to work and did not inform his employer that he was unable to work. When claimant attempted to return to work approximately one week later, he was informed by his employer that he had been discharged for not reporting to work. The initial…