Smith v. Kelsey-Hayes Co.

The plaintiff in this case allegedly suffered a work-related injury to his back while in the employ of the defendant in July of 1972. In March of 1973 he filed a petition for benefits. The hearing referee found that the plaintiff had suffered a personal injury on July 15, 1972 and awarded benefits. The defendant appealed to the WCAB. That tribunal, in an opinion and order dated August 13, 1975, reversed the hearing referee and denied compensation benefits. In doing so, the WCAB concluded that although the plaintiff had indeed sustained a work-related injury on July 15, 1972, the plaintiff had…