RICHARD JOHNSON SSN: xxx Plaintiff,
v.
ROCK TENN CO/ TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF CONNECTICUT, DEFENDANTS. ORDER
No. 2006-241
Michigan Workers Compensation
State of Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth Workers’ Compensation Agency Board of Magistrates
September 23, 2005
The
social security number and dates of birth have been redacted
from this opinion.
Richard Johnson, In Pro Per.
Laurence M. Burke (P32707) for defendants.
OPINION
G. JAY
QUIST, MAGISTRATE #192G, JUDGE
CASE
SUMMARY
On
September 27, 2004, plaintiff filed an Application for
Mediation or Hearing -Form A. Plaintiff alleged that he
suffered a crush injury to his left foot on June 25, 2004,
during the course of his employment with Defendant Rock Tenn.
Company.
The
case proceeded to trial in Grand Rapids on May 4, 2006. The
sole issue is whether plaintiff suffered a work-related
injury to his left foot. Based on the evidence presented, I
find that the plaintiff established a work-related injury.
STIPULATIONS
June
25, 2004 Injury Date
The
parties stipulated that:
1. They
were subject to the Workers' Disability Compensation Act.
2.
Defendant Rock Tenn. was insured by Travelers Indemnity
Company of Connecticut.
3. The
plaintiff was in the employ of the defendant at the time of
the alleged personal injury.
4.
Defendant received timely notice of the plaintiff's
alleged personal injury.
5. The
plaintiff filed a timely claim for compensation benefits.
LAY
WITNESSES
Michael
Cammenga
Richard
Johnson
EXPERT
WITNESS
Clifford
Buchman, D.O., for defendants
EXHIBITS
Plaintiff
1.
Incident Investigation Report.
2.
Records from Allegan Occupational Health Services.
3.
Records from Kalamazoo Foot Surgery, P.C.
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