No Wage-Loss Benefits Due to Worker Who Didn't Engage in Reasonable Job Search

The North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a worker was not entitled to wage-loss benefits for a period when he was capable of employment and did not engage in a reasonable search for a job. Case: Cable v. Consolidated Metco Inc., No. COA24-413, 06/18/2025, published. Facts: Christopher Cable worked for Consolidated Metco Inc. at a facility in Bryson City. He injured his back at work in January 2020. Cable saw a physician assistant two days later for an annual appointment, and he complained about back pain. The physician assistant diagnosed a lumbar strain and advi...