McMartin v. Central States, Southeast & Southwest Areas Pension Fund

Plaintiff appeals from an order of summary disposition by the Wayne Circuit Court, holding that plaintiff was not entitled to receive disability pension benefits.

Plaintiff began working for Presto Trims in 1967 as a carpét cutter. In 1979, muscular dystrophy rendered plaintiff unable to perform his work. For purposes of social security benefits, plaintiff was adjudged to be totally and permanently disabled.

On September 6, 1979, plaintiff applied to defendant Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund for a permanent disability pension. On January 2, 1980, plaintiff’s claim for…