Lovalo v. Michigan Stamping Co.

On July 6, 1916, plaintiff suffered an industrial accident while operating a trolley punch press for the Michigan Stamping Company which resulted in the loss of substantially all his right hand except the thumb, incapacitating him for work in the employment at which he was engaged at the time of the injury. It is undisputed that the parties had come under the provisions of the workmen’s compensation act and that plaintiff’s injuries arose out of and in the course of his employment.

Plaintiff claimed compensation for total loss of his hand, to which defendant did not accede, contending his…