Alexander v. Ford Motor Co.

Plaintiff Alexander was employed by defendant Detroit Steel Casting Company in its found ry from February 27,1927, to and including October 20,1948. During said period his work was that of a chipper, grinder, and finisher of metal, in which he was exposed to dust resulting from the foundry operations. In 1947, a physical examination disclosed that he had silicosis. However, he continued in his employment until for economic reasons the plant closed down the following year.

On October 28, 1948, plaintiff applied for employment at one of the plants of the defendant Ford Motor Company. He was…