Al-Husaini v. S & D Seafood & Fish, Inc., 060606 MIWC, 2006-6

Case DateJune 06, 2006
CourtMichigan
ABBAS M. AL-HUSAINI, SSN: xxx, PLAINTIFF,
v.
S & D SEAFOOD & FISH, INC., NO RECORD OF COVERAGE, DEFENDANT.
No. 2006-6
Michigan Workers Compensation
State of Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth Workers’ Compensation Agency Board of Magistrates
June 6, 2006
         The social security number and dates of birth have been redacted from this opinion.           HEARING DATE May 23, 2006           Abbas M. Al-Husaini, in Pro Per           No appearance for defendant           OPINION           CAROL R. GUYTON, MAGISTRATE (194G), JUDGE          STATEMENT OF CLAIM          On April 6, 2005, plaintiff filed an application for hearing where he asserted that he fractured his right wrist as the result of a slip and fall that occurred during the course of his employment for defendant. He is seeking wage loss and medical benefits under the Act.          EXHIBITS          Plaintiff          1. Business card from S & D Seafood Admitted          2. Medical report and bills Admitted          DISCUSSION OF TRIAL TESTIMONY          Defendant was notified of the trial date by regular and certified mail. Defendant was a no show for trial. Defendant previously sent a letter, dated June 15, 2005, which said plaintiff was not an employee of S & D Seafood, but that letter cannot be considered without sworn testimony to that effect, along with an explanation for the statement.          Plaintiff testified through an interpreter, Saddam Kaid. Plaintiff is a cook. He said the owner of S & D Seafood, Mohamed, came to his house and offered him a job as a cook. He knew plaintiff was working as a cook at the Shaba Restaurant on Jos. Campau. Plaintiff started working for S & D Seafood on Monday, October 4, 2004.          S & D Seafood is a carry-out restaurant. Plaintiff cooked all types of fish and usually worked from 8 am to 8 pm. He was injured during his first week on the job. That first week, he worked 5 days. He was injured on the 5th day. At S & D Seafood, there are four employees during the week and six on the...

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