Wyrybkowski v. Cobra Pre-Hung Doors, Inc.

Plaintiff, Martin J. Wyryb-kowski, (hereinafter plaintiff) was injured at his employment on March 27, 1972. Defendant, Cobra Pre-Hung Doors, Inc., a Michigan corporation, was the employer. An award was entered on May 28, 1974 by the bureau of workmen’s compensation for 215 weeks at $95 per week, plus $81 in hospital expenses. The corporation was to receive credit for $5,000 already paid to plaintiff. The workmen’s compensation insurance of the employer had lapsed prior to plaintiff’s injury.

On May 21, 1973, Cobra Pre-Hung Doors, Inc., filed bankruptcy in the United States District Court,…