Wojciechowski v. General Motors Corp.

Plaintiff applied for workers’ compensation benefits, claiming occupational disability to his knees and lungs as a result of his employment with defendant, General Motors Corporation. Specifically, plaintiff alleged that the disabilities were sustained as a result of exposure to atmospheric pollutants and excessive standing, climbing and kneeling. Following proceedings before a hearing officer in March and April of 1980, plaintiff was awarded weekly workers’ compensation benefits in the amount of $132. On appeal, the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board reversed the award and denied plaintiff…