Johnson v. DePree Co.

This is a consolidated appeal before this Court on order of the Michigan Supreme Court to consider this case as on leave granted, arising out of a claim for workers’ compensation disability benefits. 417 Mich 1002 (1983).

On March 10, 1966, plaintiff was severely burned in an explosion involving a tank truck while he was employed by DePree Company. As a result of this incident, plaintiff spent four months in the Burn Unit at University Hospital in Ann Arbor. Treatment for the burns resulted in his deafness.

In May, 1967, plaintiff returned to work. He had difficulties with pain, headaches,…