Welch v. Westran Corp.

On January 31, 1966, plaintiff retired after having worked since 1922 for Westran Corporation, a Muskegon foundry. Plaintiff was 65 years and 9 days old on that date. Although he felt well at the time of-v his retirement, he was hospitalized in May of 1968 because of shortness of breath. It was then discovered that plaintiff had tuberculosis necessitating his hospitalization until August 23, 1968. Since that time plaintiff has continued to be short-winded and has had to continue to take medication and have chest X-rays every three months.

On May 28, 1968, plaintiff filed a claim for workmen’s…