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| Case Name: | S.G. v. City of Pittsburgh |
| County: | Allegheny |
| Type of Petition: | Suspension |
| Type of Injury of Condition: | Left Knee |
| Date of Decision: | 5/2/2008 |
| Litigated Outcome: | Petition for Suspension Granted |
| Defense Expert(s): | Dr. Cooper |
| Claimant Expert(s): | |
| Defense Counsel: | Gretchen E. Gabos |
| Remarks: The WCJ accepted the testimony of Dr. Cooper that Claimant had work capabilities. The WCJ followed the current case law controlling voluntary withdraw from the workforce and found that Claimant had work capabilities but had failed to look for work within her capabilities, but instead was going to school. The WCJ concluded Claimant had voluntarily withdrawn from the workforce and granted a suspension of benefits. | |
| Anticipated Savings: Over $500,000.00 | |