Legut v. Detroit Window Cleaning Co.

On March 6, 1964, plaintiff was employed as a window cleaner when he fell and injured himself in a work-related accident. He was paid benefits until May 2, 1964, at which time he petitioned for further benefits alleging that he was permanently disabled as being incurably insane and imbecilic. The hearing referee found that plaintiff was not totally and permanently disabled under the Workmen’s Compensation Act and denied the petition. The Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board affirmed this finding, and plaintiff appeals by leave granted.

Plaintiff first asserts error by the referee and board in…