Thumser v. Lakey Foundry Corp.

The facts in this matter are not in dispute. Plaintiff was intermittently employed by defendant Lakey Foundry Corporation (hereinafter referred to as Lakey) between 1942 and 1971 as a skilled millwright.

In 1971, Lakey was suffering financial difficulties and was forced to terminate plaintiff’s position. Some months later, on June 26, 1972; plaintiff filed a petition for workmen’s compensation benefits for an alleged disability arising out of his employment with Lakey.

During the pendency of these proceedings, plaintiff secured an unskilled position with defendant, McGuire’s Auto Parts…