Couch v. Saginaw Malleable Iron Plant

Plaintiff suffered a back injury while employed by the defendant. Voluntary compensation benefits were paid thereafter. On April 8, 1968 plaintiff petitioned for a new injury date and the accompanying higher benefit schedule. The hearing referee, after hearing testimony, granted the plaintiff the higher benefit schedule. On appeal to the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board, the decision of the hearing referee was reversed by a 4-3 vote. From this decision, the plaintiff brings this appeal.

Plaintiff suffered an injury to his back July 10, 1965 while he was pulling a 100-lb. tray. He returned…