Cooper v. Chrysler Corp.

Per Curiam:.

General Motors Corporation appeals by leave granted the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board’s (WCAB) decision that apportions liability between the two defendants for payment of plaintiffs workers’ compensation benefits.

Plaintiff was a coal miner for 10 to 11 years during the 1940’s and 1950’s. He worked for GM from 1955 to 1964 and for the Chrysler Corpora tion from 1969 until April 27, 1973, when he left his job because of chest pains and breathing problems.

On August 20, 1976, plaintiff filed a petition against Chrysler for workers’ compensation benefits. On September 19, 1977,…