Galac v. Chrysler Corp.

On August 18, 1968, plaintiff-appellant’s decedent, Nick Galac, arrived at work and proceeded to go about the normal course of his employment as a foreman at a Chrysler Corporation plant. Shortly after disciplining an employee in his section, he was found lying on the floor. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Three physicians testified as to the cause of death.

The workmen’s compensation hearing referee found that death arose out of and in the course of his employment and awarded benefits accordingly. The Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board reversed the…