Crosby v. Sterner Sheet Metal & Roofing Co.

On March 7, 1961, plaintiff, Lynus Crosby, suffered an injury to his heart as the result of an accident which occurred while he and several fellow employees were attempting to extricate a tar kettle from mud at Central Michigan University. On appeal from a hearing referee’s denial of benefits, the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board held that plaintiff’s disability arose out of and in the course of his employment and was, therefore, compensable. Defendant’s application for leave to appeal that decision was denied by this Court on June 29, 1966. Plaintiff, thereupon, in conformance with the…