Arnold v. General Motors Corp.

Bemetta Arnold 1 suffered a work-related injury while employed by defendant General Motors Corporation. Despite her partial disability, she performed lighter duty work, both for General Motors and for a subsequent employer, Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (smart). Her work for smart aggravated a back condition to the point that she could no longer work.

The issue raised by the present appeal is whether, under subsection 301(5) of the Worker’s Disability Compensation Act, 2 Ms. Arnold is entitled to benefits from General Motors based on her wages at the time of the…