Achtenberg v. East Lansing

Plaintiff appeals from an order of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (WCAB) affirming a hearing referee’s denial of plaintiff’s claim for benefits. While this Court initially denied leave to appeal, the Supreme Court, in lieu of granting leave, issued an order remanding the case to this Court for consideration as on leave granted. 417 Mich 926 (1983).

Plaintiff’s husband, Richard Achtenberg, was employed as a firefighter with the City of East Lansing for 23 years. During his last seven years of service he held the rank of lieutenant. Achtenberg worked a full 24-hour shift on February 27…