Bacon v. PENN-DIXIE CORPORATION

Plaintiff was employed by tbe defendant as a separator-operator. His job, located in an area which was hot and extremely dusty, was to operate a machine which ground cement prior to its storage.

On July 3, 1965, plaintiff suffered a heart attack while at home and pursuant to the advice of his doctor did not return to work for a period of six months. Plaintiff was paid insurance benefits through the defendant’s group insurance plan.

Plaintiff did not file for workmen’s compensation benefits until 1-1/4 years after his heart attack when he was advised by another employee that he might be eligible…