Tillotson v. Penn-Dixie Cement Corp.

Plaintiff was employed by defendant from September 20, 1926 to January 3, 1969. He had worked in an atmosphere which exposed him to cement dust and fumes.

Some time in 1962, plaintiff noticed that he was becoming short of breath. This shortness of breath gradually worsened until January 3, 1969, when he found that he was unable to work. Hospitalization ensued and the breathing ailment was diagnosed as being bronchial asthma, pulmonary congestion, and emphysema. Plaintiff did not return to work after his discharge from the hospital and was granted medical retirement, which became effective…