Staggs v. Genesee District Library

Defendants Genesee District Library and Cincinnati Insurance Company appeal from an order of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board reversing a decision of a hearing referee and awarding benefits to plaintiff, Adrian Staggs. We affirm.

On June 23, 1984, while working for defendant Genesee District Library as a library technical assistant, plaintiff tripped over a floor grate and fell into some shelving and onto the concrete floor. Shortly thereafter, plaintiff felt sharp pains in his back and right hip. Plaintiff was subsequently off work until December 6, 1984, during which time he received…