Claim of Schaffner v. General Motors Corp.

Appeal by self-insured employer from a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Board discharging the Special Fund under section 25-a from liability and holding it liable for the award. The claimant was employed as a millwright helper when on June 23, 1947 he fell fracturing his skull, his right scapula and several ribs. He was out of work until July 28, 1947 and an award of compensation was made. In 1950 the case was closed for nonappearance and lack of prosecution. In 1958 the case was reopened and a further award made to the claimant. When he returned to work in 1948 the claimant did not…