Executive Chef's Resignation Barred SEBs, 3rd Circuit Rules

An executive chef was not entitled to supplemental earnings benefits because he had voluntarily resigned before his disability status changed, a Louisiana appeals court concluded. Case: Gleason v. Lafayette General Medical Center, No. 12-652, 12/12/12, published.Facts: Patrick Gleason, an executive chef for the Lafayette General Medical Center, injured his shoulder while working on July 23, 2007. He underwent two arthroscopic surgeries, one on May 8, 2008, and another on Jan. 21, 2009. He received temporary total disability benefits while recovering from both surgeries, and returned to wo...