Mullins v. DURA CORPORATION

This is an appeal upon leave granted from a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board. Plaintiff, Erwin Mullins, injured his back during the course of his employment with defendant Dura Corporation. It is not disputed that he is entitled to benefits; the only question is which of the two defendant insurance companies must pay the compensation.

Plaintiff originally injured his back in 1964. He received benefits from defendant Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, who, at that time, carried the insurance for Dura Corporation. Following an operation, plaintiff returned to work in 1965. Dura…