No Benefits for Worker Who Fell During Lunch Break

The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that a worker was not entitled to benefits for her injuries from a fall while she was leaving her workplace during her regularly scheduled lunch break. Case: Daniel v. Bremen-Bowdon Investment Co., No. A18A1764, 02/26/2019, published. Facts: Sheryl Daniel worked for the Bremen-Bowden Investment Co. as a seamstress. On July 22, 2016, Daniel drove to work and parked in a lot owned by BBI. During her regularly scheduled lunch break, Daniel headed back to her car, intending to go home. BBI employees were allowed to leave the workplace and do whatever the...