Zengerle V. City Of Socorro

We first summarize the trial court's findings of fact. Plaintiff worked for the City of Socorro (City) from 1972 through September 23, 1983, when she resigned on her doctor's advice that, because of her medical condition, she could no longer work. This medical condition, a stomach ulcer caused by work-related stress, first manifested itself in March of 1975 when plaintiff was admitted to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment. Following this hospitalization, plaintiff returned to her job as a cashier at the same rate of pay and same duties with no disability. Plaintiff continued under her doctor's care as needed until November 1976 when she again was hospitalized for an acute attack of stomach pain. Plaintiff's doctor diagnosed a bleeding ulcer and removed a portion of her stomach. Plaintiff returned to her job as a cashier in January 1977, again with the same duties and rate of pay and with no disability.