DeVores v. Ford Motor Co.

Plaintiff appeals a June 16, 1987, order of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board denying plaintiff further benefits. The two-to-one decision reversed a hearing referee’s decision to award plaintiff benefits. This Court originally denied plaintiff leave to appeal. Plaintiff appealed to the Supreme Court. We now review the case pursuant to an order of the Supreme Court remanding as on leave granted. 429 Mich 897 (1988).

On April 18, 1980, plaintiff petitioned for workers’ compensation benefits for a disabling lung disease he alleged was attributable to exposure to atmospheric pollutants at his…