General Teamsters, Chauffeurs & Helpers, Local Union No. 249 v. DeBolt Transfer, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION

WEBER, Chief Judge.

This is an action under Section 301 of the Labor Management Relations Act, 29 U.S.C. § 185. The plaintiff, Local 249 of the General Teamsters, Chauffeurs and Helpers, has brought this action on behalf of one of its members, Richard Samsa. According to the plaintiff’s complaint, Samsa had been an employee of the defendant, DeBolt Transfer, since December 17, 1960. On August 3, 1979, Samsa left active employment with DeBolt, having been disabled in a work-related injury. Approximately one year later, on September 22, 1980, Samsa attempted to return to work…