Lockwood v. Continental Motors Corp.

The plaintiff, Almond Lockwood, is a disabled former employee of the defendant, Continental Motors Corporation. He worked for several years in a division where he was exposed to the tremendous noise generated by automobile and aircraft engines being tested. As a result he suffered an 82% loss of hearing in his left ear and an 89% loss in his right ear and became virtually deaf.

A referee determined that Lockwood suffered an occupational disability on October 18, 1955 and Continental was directed to pay workmen’s compensation. He was paid $34 a week for 500 weeks, beginning October 18,1955. The…