Griffith v. Chrysler Corp.

On May 28, 1952, the plaintiff lost the index and middle fingers of his right hand in an accident which arose out of and in the course of his employment with the defendant Chrysler corporation. Defendant was paid compensation benefits for the loss of these fingers in accordance with the statute then applicable, for a total of 65 weeks. Seeking general disability benefits, following the expiration of the 65-week period, the plaintiff filed an application for hearing and adjustment of claim in January, 1959. The referee hearing the case on this application entered a decision which provided in…