Ayoub v. Ford Motor Company

On April 9, 1979, the Michigan Worker’s Compensation Appeal Board in a 3-2 decision affirmed the August 12, 1976, decision of the referee denying plaintiff workers’ compensation benefits on the grounds that plaintiff had refused favored work. Plaintiff appeals this order by leave.

On August 17, 1973, while working for defendant as a grinder, plaintiff sustained a crushing injury to his right hand. The index and middle fingers of his right hand were severely injured, necessitating the amputation of his thumb on August 27, 1973, followed by plastic surgery for his middle finger. Defendant…