Ireland-Torrey v. General Motors Corp., 081006 MIWC, 2006-254

• Case Date: August 10, 2006
• Court: Michigan

KATRINA IRELAND-TORREY, SS# xxx, Plaintiff, v. GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Defendant ORDER No. 2006-254 Michigan Workers Compensation State of Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth Board of Magistrates August 10, 2006          The social security number and dates of birth have been redacted from this opinion.           HEARING DATE: August 1, 2006           ALLEGED DATES OF INJURY: 3-18-05.           John C. Chowning(P38093) for Plaintiff.           Thomas J. Ruth (P44434) for Defendant.           OPINION           KENNETH A. BIRCH, MAGISTRATE - 227 G, JUDGE          STATEMENT OF CLAIM:          On 3-18-05, Plaintiff was lifting a heavy part when she suffered a hernia. On 4-29-05, continued employment significantly aggravated her condition leading to disability.          LAY WITNESSES:          Plaintiff          EXHIBITS:          Plaintiff:

Exhibit # 1, plant medical records;

Exhibit # 2, records of Dr. S. Peter Almeida;

Exhibit # 3, records of Dr. Lynn Walker;

Exhibit # 4, records from Genesys;

Exhibit # 5, Plaintiff’s pay stub of 4-30-06.

         Defendant:

Exhibit # A, selected records of Dr. Lynn Walker;

Exhibit # B, selected records of Dr. S. Peter Almeida;

Exhibit # C, selected plant medical records;

Exhibit # D, turn around sheet.

         STIPULATIONS:          The parties stipulated that both the employer and employee were subject to the act on the date of injury, that the self insured carried the risk, and that Plaintiff was in the employ of the respondent at the time of the alleged personal injuries, that the claim was made within the statutory period. Plaintiff’s gross wages excluding fringe benefits were $1248.60, and Plaintiff received sickness and accident benefits.          LAY TESTIMONY:          Plaintiff is married and has two dependants. She started work for General Motors in March of 1995. Plaintiff who is 37years old, stands 5 feet 6 inches and weighs...