Felcoskie v. Lakey Foundry Corp.

Henry Felcoskie was employed by defendant Lakey Foundry Corporation as a coremaker for many years. On November 2, 1964, he became ill with symptoms of a nasal infection diagnosed as sinusitis and rhinitis. However, in spite of prompt treatment, his condition worsened and by November 17, 1964 he had lost the sight in both of his eyes.

Plaintiff Felcoskie filed for workmen’s compensation, claiming that his employment exposed him to dust and fumes which caused his disability and loss of sight. The referee awarded compensation of $36 per week to be paid by his employer for 800 weeks from November…