A positive drug screen did not preclude an award of benefits to a restaurant worker who hurt herself falling over a box of potatoes, a Louisiana appellate court ruled. Case: Stenson v. Pat's of Henderson Seafood, No. 11-1148, 02/01/2012, published. Facts: Deloris K. Stenson was employed as a server at Pat's of Henderson Seafood restaurant. On July 8, 2008, while working a lunch shift, she fell over a box of potatoes and broke her wrist. Stenson went straight to the hospital after the accident, and pursuant to company policy, underwent a drug test. She tested positive for marijuana and ...
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