Mich. Court Reinstates GM Worker's Claim that Chromium Caused Lung Cancer

TROY, Mich. - The Michigan Court of Appeals has reinstated a former General Motor's employee's claim for benefits for chromium-related lung cancer, ruling that lower courts erred in considering the date of injury. Morgan v. General Motors Corp., No. 298278 (Mich. Ct. App.).

The appellate court said in its unpublished July 26 opinion that the errors were not determinative, given that GM was on notice that Joshua Morgan was claiming harmful exposure during the entirety of his 30-year career. The court remanded the case for further action consistent with its opinion.

Joshua Morgan contends that his lung cancer was caused …