Peat v. General Motors Corp., 101006 MIWC, 2006-322

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

ESSIE L. PEAT, SS# xxx, Plaintiff, v. GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Defendant No. 2006-322 Michigan Workers Compensation State of Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth Board of Magistrates October 10, 2006          The social security number and dates of birth have been redacted from this opinion.           HEARING DATE: 10-3-06           ALLEGED DATES OF INJURY: 3-29-85, January 1992, March 1999.           Philip Della Santina, (P12652) attorney for Plaintiff.           Thomas J. Ruth, (P44434) attorney for Defendant.           OPINION           KENNETH A. BIRCH, MAGISTRATE - 227 G, JUDGE          STATEMENT OF CLAIM:          Plaintiff fell at work causing injury to her back. Subsequent frequent bending lifting, twisting, turning aggravated her condition. Repetitive use of upper extremities caused Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Increased production quota has contributed to disabling stress, chronic pain from work related injuries has created a disabling depression.          LAY WITNESSES:          Plaintiff:

Exhibit # 1, deposition of Dr. Richard Feldstein;

Exhibit # 2, plant medical records;

Exhibit # 3, Dr. Julian Moore records;

Exhibit # 4, medical report for total and permanent disability pension.

         Defendant:

Exhibit # A, deposition of Dr. Michael Freedman;

Exhibit # B, deposition of Dr. Nathan Gross;

Exhibit # C, turnaround sheet;

Exhibit # D, records from Dr. Tai Kang;

Exhibit # E, application for sickness and benefits;

Exhibit # F, application or total and permanent disability pension;

Exhibit # G, plant medical records.

         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. Defendant had notice of the !999 injury and the claim was made within the statutory period. Weekly wage loss benefits for 1996 were stipulated as $580. Plaintiff had received sickness and accident benefits, total and permanent disability pension, and extended disability benefits.          LAY TESTIMONY:          Plaintiff was born on xxx, and went to the 11^th...