Christiansen v. Eaton, Yale & Towne, Inc

On March .28, 1977, the Michigan Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board affirmed the July 15, 1974, decision of the referee which denied plaintiff workmen’s compensation benefits on the ground that plaintiff had refused favored work. Plaintiff appeals this order by leave granted on August 11, 1977.

On July 17, 1969, plaintiff was employed by defendant when, during the course of his employment, he was injured while attempting to put an air filter on a lathe. Plaintiff continued working until September, when he was hospitalized and put in traction. He had a back operation (laminectomy) in October.…