Dation v. Ford Motor Co.

Plaintiff entered the employ of defendant, in its millwright department, in April, 1923. He continued in such employment until August 11, 1943, when he quit working because of his physical condition. During the three-year period immediately preceding the latter date plaintiff suffered from a chest condition which required him to take leaves of absence, for periods of approximately four weeks, in the summer of .1940 and again in 1941. In December, 1942, he was classified as a chipper and grinder and so continued until his employment terminated.

Claiming that his disability was due to an…