Babcock v. General Motors Corp.

The facts in this case are not in dispute. On November 12, 1942, plaintiff was employed by defendant in the performance of unskilled labor. While lifting a box of ammunition he slipped and sustained a right inguinal hernia. Shortly thereafter he was examined by defendant’s plant physician, his condition was discovered, and he was advised to procure a truss. Plaintiff did so, and still wears the appliance.. At-the suggestion of the physician, plaintiff was given work that did not involve heavy lifting. Thereafter he continued in defendant’s employ until November 15, 1951, when he was…