Zuga v. Ford Motor Co.

A formal petition for increased disability having been filed in this matter, and an answer having been filed thereto, and the matter coming on for regular hearing before John O. Wegner, referee, and a motion to dismiss the present petition on the grounds that this bureau was without jurisdiction to hear the matter, since same was res adjudicata, was made on behalf of the respondent. After carefully considering the arguments of counsel in respect thereto, I am satisfied, however, that this bureau has jurisdiction to reopen the matter, as provided by the statute and under the authority of the…