Laury v. General Motors Corp.

ON REMAND, ON REHEARING

Before: Weaver, P.J., and Jansen and E. Sosnick,* JJ. Per Curiam.

In August 1979, plaintiff broke his right knee and left ankle in an automobile accident not related to his work. Plaintiff returned to work as a laborer in February 1980. He left his job in July 1981 when he could no longer perform his job as a hoist operator because of the pain it caused in his legs and back. Plaintiff received a return-to-work notice dated December 22, 1981.

Subsequently, plaintiff filed a petition for worker’s compensation benefits. A magistrate denied plaintiff benefits, but the…