Webber v. Dort Motor Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Certiorari to Department of Labor and Industry. Algernon Webber presented his claim for compensation against the Dort Motor Company for accidental injuries in defendant’s employ. From an order denying a petition to discontinue payments under an agreement, defendant and the Michigan Mutual Liability Company, insurer, bring certiorari.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
The writ of certiorari seeks to review an allowance for compensation made by the department of labor and industry to Algernon Webber. In July, 1918, Mr. Webber entered the employ of the Dort Motor Company at its B elding plant and a few days later started operating a shaper. December 21, 1918, his hand was caught in the machine, resulting in the amputation of one-half the thumb, the third and fourth fingers, and the stiffening of the first and second fingers of the left hand. After his accident and as his disability developed, defendants entered into compensation agreements with the…
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