Barger v. City of Saginaw

Plaintiff’s husband (hereafter referred to as deceased), an employee of defendant city for 23 years, had attained the rank of captain of the fire department at the time of his death.

Plaintiff’s husband’s death (January 29, 1943) was caused by coronary thrombosis. The deputy commissioner on March 22, 1944, denied compensation because “deceased suffered no accident while in the employ of said defendant city of Saginaw,” and the compensation commission of the department of labor and industry affirmed the award. Upon leave granted, plaintiff appeals.

A heavy January snowfall necessitated the…