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FILE NAME: Insulators Workers' Comp Claims (IWC) DATE: 1953 DOC#: IWC030 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Claimant - Munger, Lewis M. ^ S -V T -3 7 3 -3 /% /? ^ 32Y& 7, /'/>!' I / y s ir 0 Pk<- M >f/ Mb* A f t - - 7// ?b, 7?o So? i ^U4Art& /4( Comp Cases in New York, Etc. I asked Louis Brown to check the 2 cases on the Armstrong list in NY before 1964. One was a 1957 case that went to the Appeals Board. Lou said the case file on it, which is from the Buffalo area, may no longer exist. It would be a public record once appealed. (V. Coll) The other case was in his area (Wm Dean, I960). Barb found that there are records for burial permits, and they are in the charge of our friend Irv Mellon. Michigan -- Munger on Armstrong list 17 years as pipe coverer, compensated by Armstrong, decision copy on the way from nice woman at 517"373"3476. State has no employer index. See letter to Zechinato. Armstrong tried unsuccessfully to involve other employers of Mr. Munger in paying off the claim. I have asked for all communication with employers, Ms. Z 5373"3492) assured me that the info is all freely available under the state FOI act. &***/<** Texas -- Workers Comp Records They have an employer index of claims back to the mid-50s. I told Mike Hauty to check the records, which are open enough so that he thinks he'can view the microfilm of case files. The case files that old are somewhat trimmed, and may be missing some of the material we want to see (e.g., mention of and contact with defendants out-of-state or defendants against whom the claim was dropped.). I called Dave Weir to confirm his availability and willingness to be my inter mediary in dealing with Judge Gately and the California comp board. Blood on the Tracks of Johns-Manvilie Contrary to what Ms. Zechinato told me yesterday/rtr. Mung^j* made his compensation claim against a bunch of firms that employed himygjs a_-p3q5ecoverer in Michigan. The The law is quoted in a letter to one of the firms, Young Sales Corp., and it says the last employer where the man was at risk of the disability claimed pays all; how ever, that employer may apply for apportionment of costs among all other employers where claimant did similar work, and apportionment will be weighted by length of service per employer. Armstrong was apparently the last one, and the one of long est standing, but Armstrong dragged in the others. The records, original file copies of which were sent to me, show that Johns-Manvilie was notified August 1, 1956 of Armstrong's application for a hearing and adjustment of claim. On January 18, 1957 $260 of compensation was assessed to J-M, which was agreed upon, because of Mr. Munger's 2 months' employment with J-M. Another $127.34 in medical costs was hung on J-M, 12/3/59. It is unclear from the papers sent to me that Mr. Munger made 3 separate claims as his disability worsened, but that is what Ms. Z said. The appeal decision, received last week, states that Munger was a pipe-coverer for 17 years. It is thus apparent that despite Munger's brief employ with J-M, J-M had an excellent chance to learn here of the hazardous nature of pipe-covering work. April 8, 1978 iBALTIMORE f NEW YORK CLARKSBURO TULSA ST. LOUIS CHICAGO ' i LOS ANGELES ATLANTA PITTSBURGH tr} r - INCORPORATED INSURANCE AVERAGE ADJUSTERS CONSULTING ACTUARIES 2221 NORT H CHARLES STREET, BALTI MORE 18, MD. March 9th, 1956 TELEPHONE TUXEDO 9-4304 BELL SYSTEM TELETYPE BA 582 CABLE ADDRESS "ALEXBLUE" Mr. R. C. Schiedt, Jr. Insurance Department Armstrong Cork Company Lancaster, Pennsylvania REH .^2 ::v;} V--, >| Dear Mr. Schiedt: re: Louis M. Munger rg> . 1953 Workmen's Compensation tl Claim No. B 72978A9________ sS ' Referring to your letter of February 23rd, we are advised by the Travelers Insurance Company that Apportionment proceedings are presently delayed because of the Workmen's Compensation Appeal' Board Avard of January 18th, 1956. The Travelers have filed lea've to appeal to the Supreme Court on the ruling of the Appeal Bo'ard handed down on January 18, 1956. The Travelers have promised to keep us advised of developments and when we have further information, it will be passed on to you. Sincerely ALEXANDER & ALEXANDER, INC. }. LOS SsS DEPARTMENT I- t 4 > - ' ~ 1* y ->'4ss'-i-.j" 'i.i/.*' ^".V^C'.,u^/.^y Vi-''-.',;:`1 --^ rO- - .y."*' "'`V; -"".-'''y*'- j'-'-'i-V 'yy'17'''i'--.i'-..i t':.'7 ' r...' - !:-V V -V V J^ V VS ^ Si S lVU ' V V V V V FFeebbnruuary 23, 195* r/;. ...- -1' >-/, V ;i(j '-T^^yj^' _ - '/,>..-'.^/ ^t- - V ^^:r^v}-7W-',|;*rV' *v; :; v,, ' : -V; *-*'-.' 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'- - 7 . -.-' ' 'T+~z. ,- ; - / ;; L\'-j . I-1 n s'. ' s n j *;; o F_ I C H I a A H r:; : VORXHEN'S QOMPEHSATIQH.^PE^ R O M ^ i : ^ LEWIS H. HUNGER, ^ J.-V, . r- .`,,s .y t , * '. ^"vs; ARMSTRONG CORK CCMPANY* -*v 5'5 U W i TRAVELERS INSURANCE CGI4PANY, i j -:} t., .. w - -. DEFENDANTS. H t..,s ^ " vv ^!. i-*''. i> ' -'** ~ :: . I'M e ^ n i x d y , 4 e Workmen* Coa->;V- pensation Appeal Board held & its offices in the City of Lansing, E d S g a n , this - - l B t h ^ P-..1? * *t/-' ' - i.i -i; n -i^v; H-V'-'- ?rejaenti:fHon. 'fheodof*,:Nyas*:*`4 s - c h a i r m a n , .*vs_- '' Hon. H. Delbert Storie* :: Hon. James H* HcLaughlin, : M e m b e r s ^ , / ; ; - ;h This cause'having "cone before the^ Appeal Board bn appeal of the defendants from the f w a r d o f t h e ^ m ' Hearing Referee Nolan granting compensation toplaintlff a t the rate of $36.00 per week, from August ^ t i l the ^ t h e r ^ . order of the Department but not to exceed the sum of $10,500.00$ after due consideration of the evidencetaken and the arguments H and briefs of counsel (the Board having made a finding and Ian) and it appearing to the Board that the award made as / , V _A - a Jk -- fen M M k M M M -M * m Jk ... -- * 7 ..m_* - n - . ` t r B A L T IM O R E . M O. N IW YO RK. N . Y. c la r k s r o r a . W. VA. TULSA, OKLA. 0T . LO U IS , M O . C H IC A G O . IL L . LOS ANG ELES, CAL. ATLANTA. GA. P IT T S B U R G H . P A. Alexander & Alexander IN C O R P O R A T E D INSU R A N C E AVERAGE ADJUSTERS C O N S U L T IN G A C TU A R IES 5 0 3 ST. P A U L PLACE, B A LTIM O R E 2, M D. July 22nd, 1955 TELEPH O N E MULBERRY 0 -0 3 4 0 B E LL SYSTEM TELETYPE BA S82 CABLE AOORE88 " ALEXBLUE" Mr. R. C. Schiedt, Jr. Insurance Department Aim strong Cork Company Lancaster, Pennsylvania Dear Mr. Schiedt; ^^ ^ RE; Louis M. Hunger 1953 Workmen* sCompensation Claim B 72978X9___________ - We recently made inquiry of the Travelers / Insurance Company in respect to the status of this claim and wish Sff. to quote from their letter of July 15th, as follows; "Our petition to take additional medical S : ' -testimony has been denied by the Industrial Commission. We are now perfecting our appeal to the full Board from the Deputy* s award. "Our reserves presently remain the same as indicated in our letter of April 18th, 1955." anu 1,500. medical, file/ The reserves mentioned are $6,000 claim The above is for your information and Sincerely -V Tv 4-, ii f7 ; ' 4 `fj C- R ALEXANDER & ALEXANDER, INC. RAtr iM ORE. MO. N *W YO RK. N . Y. C LA ffK * B U R a . w . VA. rU L fA , OKUA. *T . L O U I*. MO. - C H IC A G O , tU U . COS A N G E LS *. C A L. ATLAN TA. GA. Alexander & Alexander IN C O R P O R A T E D insurance AVERAGE ADJUSTERS C O N S U L T IN G A C TU A R IES 5 0 3 ST. PA U L PLACE, B A LTIM O R E 2, M D. TELEPH O N E MULBERRY 5 0 9 4 0 b e ll system T E L E T Y P E B A BBS CABLE ADDRESS "A L E X B L U E " iJ4 ?| I kI 11 Ai April 28, I ? # Mr, William L. Hughes, Manager Insurance Department Armstrong Cork Company Lancaster, Pennsylvania Dear Bill: WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE D/AA^^th^J^X Employee: Louis M. Munger Travelers Claim No. B 72978L.9 In connection with Mr. Schiedt's letter of April th, regarding the W+-arS advi3ed by the Detroit Claim Office of thf Travelers c i a l m ^ T ^ 10^ Prceedings have not yet been completed. In this claim the Deputy Commissioner held that the Plaintiff was disabled f V TM an occupational disease known as "Asbestos-i Tho s . abld frora ,/ S f Fe b r S ^ e# t i 'However? the S ^ e ^ e d F " possible that the employee does not have Asbestosis. PP ,,e+.J he ^ VS}ers M e d i a t e l y filed an appeal with the full Board and petitioned to take additional medical testimony on this claim The da+ for the taking of the additional ,,edical t s . t S not ^ & "at H e d i o 2 ei ^ erS' PreSent R8SerVe n `hlS aSe ls foll s = OlaiB $6,000., heeTPd^ ^ avlerf wil1 advise us when the additional medical has been heard by the Commission and the award of the full Board received. Very t r ^ d ^ y o ^ s T A L E X M D R ^ & AlffiEANDER, INC. J E F jBMc D distant Vice President liTililMKiiVh il.; 4  . ' ' * *' 1 -V, ,< * . , ** ' f - <.V-.r"<v:: Mr J* B. Fauno ^ Alexander & Alexander, Inc 503 St* Patti; Pine# " BdUaore Zi Kd `t \j `':. <?< A p ril 5, 1955 The alleged in ju ry (paeoaoconioeia) occurred August 7# 1953 ad# aeoording ta the la s t report, a bearing on th is d a i was held in Boy C ity, Michigan, on May IS , 1954 before a Deputy Coaadsaionar*-;^;/ . V - . . ' . -r Could you le t ua know about the outcoae o f th ia hiaring ad A ether or not ; apportionoat proceedings have been ooapleted A #3, 500*00 ooapeaaatioa - and #1, 500*00 aedical reserve had beat established on th ia o laia end w ara wondering i f those ancrante aire s t ill s tanding o r i f the d a i ha# bee dosed and you can give us the fin d costs' ' '.o- i;-r- Tory tru ly yours,- - .MBB0TO COB* COMPAS*; : 'S J>-' :'<.'V ^ ^' -Vi`A* --*j'?'7:, ->7 *\-:-_:Vf'f'"`r -t1 "Tr.f W? v u v *-J*-5V-- 1~ r T' -v*'''v.v. '**^*"-^\*v.':- *' j* k? ' ^ '. JJ? JU.C* chiedt, J r. Insurance Bepartaent I O z ^ L ^ ) -, '*7 c~ 'Jr* Si*. - CLAIM DEPARTMENT H. C TIMMINS, Claim Manager July 1, 1954 B 7297849 Armstrong Corte Co. Re: Louis M. Hunger ^4^ BRANCH OFFICE Dme Building 719 Griswold Street at Fort Street DETROIT 26, MICHIGAN Telephone WOodward 1-8240 Armstrong Co rie Company Lancaster, Pennsylvania Attent ion : E ,M. Wegman Gentlemen: With reference to your letter of June 24, 1954,please be advised that there has been no change in status in this claim since my letter of May 26, 1954. Mr. Manger has encountered considerable difficulty in trying to establish his work record through Social Security records. Our apportionment proceedings are dependent upon the exact work history and we are unable to commence proceedings ?. - until this has been obtained. I am hopeful that we may \ - have this information shortly. t\ & ' We shall be pleased to furnish ary additional information you may require. -, lours very truly, rew/mb m Hicy K. E. wW'eerner Supervising Adjuster A/. *: V! Jm e 24* 1954 A '- f- '/v '* * r *'.v-v^ *:'.41 - '-!, cvv^ .**y *4^'A j*_\,",^vy/y ''* "~} !-. .- -'- . - .-y~;,`,,A .-\;-;-i,r%'_ A,/*0, ' * ; /'`V."5*.*-/- ,.\` '\' .V;"'^-A:!'-., AA A '.'/A-^ J V*'v .=VA.v* > 1 ' A*->'yA ^ A ":` . * .,- .- . A , ; -\.yA .A^-h K `,yy.y.v..v~- ;;`A.yjAy*:',.y '\ v `- -' <:-'> ,' ./ '. '.: . -- -* Phi* T i'M tiU M i T n itiM n M C iM M ii 'i.j''/; i'i1-,`'.. '.'?.' V .v - -" - i ~ ' > - ! : ... . .. ..,, .. . . . .... ... , ;' '. "';. :'; :V'._ '. Subject* B 7297849"-"Armstrong C oii Company'and;V^ ' , .V,,./ i'*' v-'/ i-x-^v. . Meineoka & Coanan? * Rat Loula M. Hungey ,, ..... . .. . . - ;-;.'rv . . ih t la t e s t tinfom atloa'\:]toc^',W bava/on^tha abbva caaa is_your . :-*" . le t t e r o f Hay 26# 1954* Ve should appreciate your advising ua the p resit .......... ... ... - i.;; V. ` *' ' ' '" ` ' '* ' ,''>,,; v- statua#-,-v '. " ' v^T: - ^v.T-.r-,- <'.'! i' ,v r< *'* '.* . - - .. ' ^-\V;V"1' >\ "rfi ^-'c: ,; ' - > Very.'truly yburff ;v-?-vi/'" i . 'ABiSTBCM?a COES OOHPAtiX. - ,i_=VN''.'':r ' IT'':'!?-'. -'/V' !- ^ . . ' ";,; . f`.~r .'-r~ i ' -a . l / .; ' , -v ^ ?y 7 .- ' -;(, .*_yy AV ^y-j, E, m* Ve^asa > 1;. ' A M a na g e r# Insurance Department y . .. _.\ v ' ' '.. Copy t o _ : - V l y v > A .'AA:; ';!;y /''*' '' *' -Anlexander & ATleAxYafnldndefri,y;' XIzniCc-' A), ;-503 S t,/P a u l Place/ ; AA; . Baltimore 2, Hd. .\. A' ''::.;-..'. V -. ; . Attn:' Mr; G. H. Finlay;';. .'i#*' , .- y.yy ' .' ' - ^ ^ , - * -'* ' -**. -" _ pi,. V % m`X.J* f t *.-^'-'5. */- ' I ZfSF 4 5LT: * CLAIM DEPARTMENT H. C TIMMINS, Claim Managtr r May 26, 1954 Armstrong Cork Co. Lancaster, Pennsylvania Attention: Mr. E. M. Wegraan, Tax Ins. and Real Estate Department BRANCH OFFICE Dime Building 719 Griswold Street a t Fort Street DETROIT 2 6 , MICHIGAN Taiephonet WOodward 1<6240 B 7297849 Armstrong Cork Co. & Meinecke & Co. Re: Louis M. Munger Gentlemen: The above captioned employee has been disabled and receiving compensation benefits from August 10, 1953. He has been under the care of Dr. R. S. Taylor of Bay City, Michigan for a condition diagnosed as Asbestosis of both lungs. The condition of Asbestosis or Pneumoconiosis, from the medical records, apparantly also pre disposes Mr. Hunger to attacks of upper respiratory infection and pneumonitis. ' As Mr. Hunger has four dependents under the provisions of the Michigan Workmen's Compensation Act he is entitled to weekly bene- . fits in the amount of $36.00, not to exceed an aggregate total of $10,500.00. Part seven, section nine, of the Michigan Workmen's Compensation Act provides a total compensation due shall be recoverable from the employer who last employed the employee in the employment to the nature of which the disease was due and in which it was contracted. However, it is also provided that the employer made liable for the total compensation could apply for apportionment amongst the previous employers for whom the employee worked in the same general industry. The apportionment would be proportioned to the time the employee was employed by previous employers. As compensation has voluntarily been paid in this claim we have filed, through our attorneys, an application for hearing to determine the rights of the parties. It is necessary to process proper apportionment proceedings that liability be determined by award of the Compensatidh Commission against the last employer and insurance carrier. \ HOME OFFICE: 7 0 0 M A I N S T R E E T , H A R T F O R D 15, C O N N E C T I C U T 1->VV y ; ' V- i$ t -' ^X V -.z-^iS ? ^_r^CV" ^ i l gaf*uHs < > 18, 1954 a hearing was held in Bay City, Michigan before _ Commissioner, in which Mr. Munger's testimony and the medical -1/ were made part of the Commission records. When the award is own by the Commission establishing legal liability we will , J " in a position to commence apportionment proceedings against 1 i/< V 1 , u 3' r employers. x..-hi"11 nment proceedings in this matter may be delayed as Mr. Munger's / '?' tory relates back to 1937 and he was not aware of dates or i u iV' ctual employers for whom he had worked. Vie are going to endeavor : >lish this through his social security records. ,, !i M that the above information will adequaiaLy summarize the current |J4>(of this claim. We shall be pleased to furnish any additional > li n you may require at your request. t1I l>u - iA> Very truly yours, Robert E. Werner, Supervising Adjuster L.tistrong Cork Co, T- ' J'"- ' ^ K i''~vr-lr - * 'l ; V- --.v V- 'V ?.- ,:V" '--.`c-: - ' '-' ,. / - ' - r v `5* f. ' - '-'**' - V" ` * . *'.r!' i r t' x' vf ` * a V* .-'V' `r ' ; ' v* .t,,-' r * , , >'' ^ -'' -v* '?'H'-Vr.<:';. r . ;*r ; 'A i* _ , ^ - . V Alexander A Alexander,- 2225 Horth Charles S treet *&* 'P-K -^v- Baltimore 18> Maryland ~,:V Dear Mr# Finlay! 3 ' ;.V Louie M# Munger ,;-^V *- #T->*A , !s ; y\._ Di//aA - dala ^8V/-7772//595337849 , ., . v\.i,; r lforicaeafs Compensation.... \ "VV-`:;?;>. ' . ::. * ,* - - >. *-* . 7 , , ^ '. , t ,' i ' *' ' V : ,` .>-"i '*' v " , -l'v-V./ * >\ . ", ' ' s. t v :*r-y * v>*- vT _T * t j '~5,' f Haya th e apportionment proceedings been completed follow ing the award , `-i-.' " -.-a ' - \i? v **. t 8S9 * . , / * ` ..... . . . ' ^ ` ^ * - *. - ^ -:v; ^ ' L^ --f4-er;\J-*''* ~ y&:\.A- "> ''ViT y-, *.*- l'a 4r."->. V'5;' '- Insurance Departm'Te*n-tU:._ -v7`,4 T'^- ^ A U P U i f iu y g y q u a * w i ^ i e ;. 4 *--v v ' *'- . A -.V / . <1 - ,-5 */ Q . _~ - ; x t` ` T . - -v* . . . . .- . ..X' - " 1J \ \* >. '_ ' * . - . V :' = ':K 1 ^ - *,*, * V.. 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Munger D/A August 7th, 1953 Claim B 729789 _____ Workmens Compensation Referring to your letter of September 5th inquiring as to the status of this old case, it so happens that ve addressed a communication to the Travelers Insurance Company under date of August 27th, and now have their reply, which reads as follows: "Please be advised that since our previous correspondence, Apportionment Proceedings have been commended against the prior employers of Mr. Munger. These matters have not yet been set for Hearing but it is expected that this will occur in the very near future. "We shall be pleased to keep you ap praised of developments." We will, of course, pass on to you any information which we receive at this end. Sincerely ALEXANDER & ALEXANpEB^ INC. R  - rss." _ ~ " "i -vi-i.* -.i r - ... "*VSsaiHi- ^i.j' O , .jr-Vi . // "i Corres. re claim of Louis M. Hunger (S/7/53). .-&**** 1 Workmen s Compensation Claim Latest letter is from Finlay of A.&A. to R.C.S. dated 7/ 22/55 stating petition to take additional medical testimony was denied by Industrial Comm, and Travelers is perfecting its appeal to the full Board from the Deputy's award. Reserves remain the same. What is latest status? W.C. Appeal Bd. affirmed award Hearing Referee. Wrote Finlay on 2/23/56 asking if apportionment proceedings have been completed. v ' - i f I#''ew4 you gir# u* tk* wouat Traveler* vai reruirod topay?; - ; - , h2-'t':Z-\r .*\ --Y -r -* fwyjngryouri,^*^/AV V ^ S - V ^ S - "- -- 7* - _ * - * .r* .' - ->-: i . . . >. '.. - A T M I f l A T M u n Vii. % w *\* ^. . >. . 'Y--.-* L ' - " 'V; 'Y : v ;V'v.' ^ v\-- ....-' _-,* - ; - . :' V .: - Y- 'v '-;-'---Y V - ' v .. " . K ; . , 1- " rr >, i ^ v\4-s/L'-: V -** , '.a'X-*">3 ,--- -vtY-.vjY''5 "*:-?:'.t-'-1- .-.-* -i *'_- v v " V y y - - . . 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LOUIS CHICAGO LOS ANGELES ATLANTA PITTSBURGH SAN FRANCISCO A i j k x a ^ b d i k i r < & A i ^k x a ^ h d i k i r INCORPORATED INSURANCE AVERAGE ADJUSTERS CONSULTING ACTUARIES 2 2 2 5 NORTH CHARLES STREET, BALTIMORE IS, MD. February' 27th, 1957 iIl?L/ c> TELEPHONE TUXEDO 9-4304 BELL SYSTEM TELETYPE BA 582 CABLE ADDRESS ALEXBLUE" Mr. R.C.Schiedt, Jr. Insurance Department Armstrong Cork Company Lancaster, Pennsylvania KAR 1 1B57 S'djt Dear Mr. Schiedt: re: Louis M. Munger D/A August 7th, 1953 Claim B 7297849 _____Workmens Compensation Referring to your letter of January 30th, we are advised by the Travelers that Apportionment Proceedings in this matter were held in Midland, Michigan on January 18th, 1957. Diability Benefits in this matter have been pro rated against prior employers of this claimant. The award handed down by the Hearing Referee provides that a total of $5,135*00 be contributed to the Travelers Insurance Company from the prior employers of Mr. Munger. These employers, .through their respective carriers, have been requested to make this contribution as determined by award. remain Trusting this is the desired information, we Sincerely i^fw^%.''iiS::.-:'fv^riC. ;'.i-V ,`.r R rs/# n. v-' - W ' / /) *'I:/.- *0 0 1W /V-J ' 5 0C : u,^j 1' ^ d o \ -'i' '"' `A *'~ '^* ^ i / / ' f )i ^ i } i - V'S (T 1 ^vu-fIsi^' L w* i (h *'& ` ,fr o j ridi  s :v ; ,'f BALTIMORE NEW YORK CLARKSBURG TULSA ST. LOUIS CHICAGO LOS ANGELES ATLANTA PITTSBURGH SAN FRANCISCO <& A i a ^ d m i r INCORPORATED INSURANCE AVERAGE ADJUSTERS CONSULTING ACTUARIES 2 2 2 5 NO RT H CHARLES STREET, BALTI MORE 18, MD. March 27th, 1957 ite J CABLE ADDRESS "ALEXBLUE" Mr. R. C. Schiedt, Jr. Insurance Department Armstrong Cork Company Lancaster, Pennsylvania Dear Mr. Schiedt: re: Louis M. Munger. File B 72978^9 D/A 8/7/53 Michigan WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION Referring to your letter of March 1st, the Travelers Insurance Company have written us as follows: "Please he advised that the Michigan Workmen's Compensation Act provides that a maximum of $10,500. be paid to the. employee in Occupational Disease Cases. It is further provided that Apportionment Proceedings may be maintained by the carrier responsible for payment against the prior employers of the claimant. . "In the present case, the Award provided that a total of $5,135* be contributed to the Travelers Insurance Company from the prior employers of Mr. Munger. This amount to be ultimately contributed by the prior employers will be deducted from our ` present reserve. We will, therefore, carry a claim reserve of $9,365. It is possible, however, that shoudl Mr. Munger be deceased from unrelated causes prior to the expiration of the Statutory Payment Period, that our ultimate paymentswould not total $&365." needs We trust the above information will serve your Sincerely ALEXANDER & ALEXANDER, INC. LOSS DEPARTMENT R BALTIMORE NEW YORK CLARKSBURG TULSA ST. LOUIS CHICAGO LOS ANGELES ATLANTA PITTSBURGH SAN FRANCISCO NEW ORLEANS MIAMI A l X A N B E K & X W J D I I IM. INCORPORATED insurance AVERAGE ADJUSTERS CONSULTING ACTUARIES 2 2 2 5 N O R T H CHARLES STREET, BALTI MORE 18, MD. April l8th, 1958 Mr. R.C. Schiedt, Jr. Insurance Department Armstrong Cork Company Lancaster, Pennsylvania Dear Mr. Schiedt: re: File B 72978^9 Louis M. Munger D/A August 7, 1953 Workmen's Compensation We are advised by the Detroit Office of the Travelers Insurance Company that this employee remains disabled and compensation payments continue weekly. Contributions have been made, as indicated to you in our letter of March 27th, 1957 The Travelers further state that it is anticipated that the maximum payment of $10,500. will be made in this claim with contributions of $5,135>00 to be contributed to the Travelers from the prior employers, as provided by the Award. i'3 The above is for your information and 1 file. TELEPHONE TUXEDO 9-4304 BELL SYSTEM TELETYPE BA 562 CABLE ADDRESS "ALEXBLUE" BALTIMORE NEW YORK CLARKSBURG 1ULSA S I. LOUIS CHICAGO LOS ANGELES ATLANTA PITTSBURGH SAN FRANCISCO NEW ORLEANS MIAMI PHILADELPHIA AlUKXArSHDIER AUKXASil&IElR INCORPORATED INSURANCE AVERAGE ADJUSTERS CONSULTING ACTUARIES 2 2 2 5 NORTH CHARLES STREET, BALTI MORE IS, MD. July 10, 1959 TELEPHONE TUXEDO 9-4304 BELL SYSTEM TELETYPE BA 582 CABLE ADDRESS "ALEXBLUE" n is i Mr. Wallace B. Hofferth, Insurance Department Armstrong Cork Company Lancaster, Pennsylvania Asst. General Manager Re: WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION Open Claims for 1953 Dear Wally: - X Referring to your letter of June 5th/^nd in particular to the claim of Louis Munger, D/A August 7, 1953, Travelers Claim No. B7297849, we would "Tike to report that tne Detroit Claim Office of -The Travelers inform us that compensation benefits in the amount of $10,500 have been made to this claimant, but they have been reimbursed by his former employers to the extent of $5,135. The Travelers re serve, therefore, as far as Armstrong Cork is concerned, is $5,365 claim. Their reserve for medical is $5,000. Medical expenses to date have amounted to $4,848.89 and we are advised further that The Travelers are commencing proceedings against the prior employers of Mr. Munger to obtain apportionment of the medical benefits. JEF/c - -- i - ' ` _ .... . _ ,,i;yii'2:."fi. :*iSi?ps ` . r ^ r 7 J ' '~: - ? ~ L '^vn,'V2 \ ^ H 7*i$& \AA-t\i j t f t C r H i 2>7 n^L -- ^)-CvA-o-X * S ~3?/-S-. c^-hjl ^ - <.iv , ? ' ,,H'v \ft 1*.. .A resps sni * a?VT-*' SsSsPls S#3i 7"v''>f _^8^_ yass^r-?*^^.--''1v*V'*.**^, < f i $ k -**-*3^S5?i :-'^fc-,.^,-:;? --'iW- BSSS*^-*.- A't&ji'jtZ%A-i:-^''<-4V * ^ss?^ftvi^'--I>^w=';v ^f.-."!\r,,^.. JCsxff .&>*SiV5-*S -'" ` Pii &m&% ;.t- -* - *, c. o w j ^ m v . ^:t-;:-".V ^- *** * P&SK ^ --Pi '49&g3SF&3fr- Sj `l-AaC^ - V-*o? - -- - -- itsr *&r* - tSi*1' TMJJ? 'fei :^333^^s- " . V. - - > . - i * **a> i >^ - -~ Vv'^.f''-?->Ufw* H'V-,, -W.: " ' P . - t V - - -/ v^r.'r^^*^`-'-' '* "'~r ` T 1 L;? jf* - . -r^ * i f : - - S *-=-..*'' fi*.-- .-=' -,_ .,s^_. -.--sr y- , / Vr \ ; July 17^1959 Mr. a. H. f l n l v ?*: - -': Alexander & Alexander, Z n a 2225 H. Charles 8tr e e t - . w... ... Baltimore 18, Md*^ ,,. w,,;. ... W. 4 .. * ,, . ..... , . v<;'. er- c~ " ..-c- ' ` ' X ' -i-c... . *7 .- : Dear Mr.liinlayt *i-T t f Subject* \L ou ie M. Hunger t.Vorkaen* 8 Compensation, Mich. ' J D/A - 8/7/53 Claim #B-7297849 ' c.'-:-. 0 . ' i - .', r > The fo lio wing wage record shows Hunger' s employment by Armstrong during the entire period covered by Travelers workmen' s compensation insurance. The 1953 Travelers p olicy #HJB-2673803 i s the only one involved. eek Ending Hours Veek Ending Hours 5/10/53 40 5A 7/53 32 5/24/53 32 5/3V53 24 6/7/53 36 6/14/53 40 6/21/53 16 6/28/53 16 7/5/53 28 7/12/53 40 7/19/53 40 7/26/53 40 8/?/53 32 8/9/53 40 According to Travelers le t t e r dated May 26, 1954# Mr. Hunger' s work history rela tes back to 1937." I t i s our understanding that awards are apportioned among the employers acoording to the periods o f employment. Pipe covering mechanics conceivably could work for many d ifferen t employers during the course o f a year. Under the circumstances, Hunger* s fourteen weeks o f employ ment with Armstrong under Travelers coverage, out o f a to ta l o f 832 weeks, should ordinarily r e su lt in an in sig n ific a n t charge to our lo s s record unless other extenuating circumstances are involved. Tet correspondence in our f i l e s would lead one to b eliev e that Traveler^ w ill charge us with 51% o f the $10,500 maximum compensation award plus several thousand d ollars in medical co sts. A ll Monger' s years o f employment with Armstrong account fo r a l i t t l e over one-third o f h is employment since 1937. Standard Accident Insurance Company provided workmen' s compensation coverage for Armstrong when Hunger worked for us in 1942, 1943# 1944# 1949* and 1951* Mr* Q* H. Unlay 2 July 17, 1959 Kay va assuae the issu e o f apportionment between Standard Accident and Traveler! w ill ba separately determined ainoe the Board has already fixed the amount to bo apportioned among the various employers eves though these amounts appear questionable in the lig h t o f Armstrong* s employment record. Ye r e a lis e under Section 9 o f the Michigan Workman* s Compensation Act that com pensation i s recoverable from the la s t employer) y e t i t i s d if f ic u lt to under stand how former employers would contribute only (5,135 since Travelers Insurance covered only fourteen weeks. - tery truly yours, - 5 , . ^ <i ,, -,,h. ABMSTK3HQ COBS 00MPAHI C.; "Ts-csv^c.; total'':?*fit. Ci 8 chiedt, 9ti'! Z b? *r", -5 - Insurance Department - v '^- JTZ , c- * i * '> V'l;: ;e vs. r/ W / >/-'r i / --> /r r 3- *?> * ... ;* .> l ":A .vft C 1 / t*5 <,r<\-/ >o _ 0 '' * r )-s >*^e > / . . < ; n *r >- i. fc-v"L* a .<0 :'j o :" BALTIMORE NEW YORK CLARKSBURG TULSA S I. LOUIS CHICAGO LOS ANGELES ATLANTA PITTSBURGH SAN FRANCISCO NEW ORLEANS MIAMI PHILADELPHIA A tlexajnudieir INCORPORATED INSURANCE AVERAGE ADJUSTERS CONSULTING ACTUARIES 2 2 2 5 NORT H CHARLES STREET, BALTI MORE 18, MD. T' July 30th, 1959 TELEPHONE TUXEDO 9-4304 BELL SYSTEM TELETYPE BA 562 CA8LE ADDRESS "AL EXBLUE" Mr. R. C. Schiedt, Jr. Insurance Department Armstrong Cork Company Lancaster, Pennsylvania Dear Mr. Schiedt: LOUIS M. MUNGER Workmen's Compensation, Mich. D/A August 7th. 1953 ClaiiTB 7297849 _______ The information contained in your letter of July 17th was transmitted to the Travelers Insurance Company for comment in respect to their contribution of payments. They now advise that Mr. Werner, who has been handling this matter personally is away on vacation and that they would prefer to defer answering your inquiry until his resturn. We should hear further from Mr. Werner in the very near future and when the information is available, we will pass it on to you. S incerely ALEXANDER & ALEXANDER, INC. R Cvw * 1 U \ ^^^ `1 '4 4 / ' `4>* * A w 4*7 * 4-S - ^ i/ '1 o . I 7, 6 rt O , \ / g i * / 3 "2. 1 V\^yy^ V ( U -W ^ if, 4. > 4 6 ^ BALTIMORE NEW ORK CLARI#BURG Tu Lj A ST. LOUIS CHICAGO LOS ANGELES ATLANTA PITTSBURGH SAN FRANCISCO NEW ORLEANS MIAMI PHILADELPHIA & AJUEXAKTITDIEIR INCORPORATED INSURANCE AVERAGE ADJUSTERS CONSULTING ACTUARIES 2 2 2 5 NORTH CHARLES STREET, BALTI MORE 18, MD. August 25th, 1959 .. u Mr. R. C. Schiedt, Jr. Insurance Department Armstrong Cork Company Lancaster, Pennsylvania . . Dear Mr. Schiedt: LOUIS M. MUNGER Workmen's Compensation, Mich. D/A August 7th, 1953 Claim B 7297849_______ _ _ Supplementing our letter to you of July 30th,. we now enclose photostat of letter dated August 21st, 1959 from the Detroit, Michigan Office of the Travelers Insurance Company in respect to the contribution made by them in the handling of this matter. Should you desire any additional information, please let us know and we shall endeavor to secure it for you. Sincerely ALEXANDER & ALEXANDER, INC. GENERAL ADJUSTER R TELEPHONE TUXEDO 9-4304 BELL SYSTEM TELETYPE BA 582 CABLE ADDRESS "ALEXBLUE" i - J '-rijr> - --- - ---------------- -- - u -- - *''*Xl?4-- CLAIM [HPAKTM BfT H. C. TIMMMt, CM *m%m 3< & ffc 3rx*t August 21, 1959 U A N C H Ofncs Dim tuttdhtf 71f Griswold S<t m I a t Pod Stroot DCTROCT M, MICHIGAN TsUph-- . W M * d 1-1240 Alexander & Alexander Agency 2225 H. Charles St. Baltimore 18, Maryland Attn: Mr. 0. H. Finlay General Adjuster B-72978A9 Armstrong Cork Co. et a l Re: Louis M. Hunger DA* 8-7-53 Dear Mr. Finlay: I am sorry for the delay in answering your previous correspondence concerning th is claim. This has been due to vacation schedules. The Apportionment Proceedings bafore the Michigan Workmen's Compensation Department in the Louis M. Hunger Claim, were held on 1-18-57. Under the Michigan Workmen's Compensation Act, Compensation can be recovered by the employee from the la s t employer, t he date of injury being the la s t day worked in the employment in the exposure to which the d is a b ility i s claimed to be due. Apportionment by th is la s t employer can be obtained from a ll- prior employers in which there was a lik e exposure. However, Apportionment d o e s \ not l i e against the previous insurance carriers of the same employer. In / th is claim, apportionment would not rest against the previous insurance / carrier o f the Armstrong Cork Company. As d is a b ility was due to a dust d isease, under the Michigan Workmen's Compensa tion Act, payments to the employee would be lim ited to an amount of $10,500. Apportionment rights against prior employers would e x ist from the date of injury in 1953 back to the date of the Occupational Disease Amendment of the Michigan Workmen's Compensation Act in July 30, 1943. At the Hearing on 1-18-57, the work history of the P la in tiff was obtained. The P la in tiff had a to ta l exposure of 81 months and with respect to the individual employer, the exposure of each employer was tabulated as follows: Armstrong Cork Company - 41.5 Jackson Insulation Co. - 19 Evart Asbestos Co, - 9.5 J, W, Wellman Co, - 4.0 Riley Stoker Co. 2.5 Johns-Mansville Co.^ 2.0 Central Asbestos Co-^, 2 .0 Parham Co, .5x) -- --. it rn -i o m < m o H O M E OFFICE, 700 M A I N STEEET, H A I T F O I D IS, C O N N E C T I C U T , .--xa. . "*' '"r'' Alexander fc Alexander - 2- -,:V r n .V rjg<^ B>^ i:rfti 8-21-59 With the 81 months of exposure, a percentage of 41.5 i s the amount apportioned to the Armstrong Cork Company to be paid by The Travelers Insurance Company, There would be no apportionment by The Travelers Insurance Company against the prior insurance carriers e f Armstrong Cork Co, The t o t a l l i a b i l i t y e f The Travelers Insurance Company in the amount of $10,500 has been paid by The Travelers Insurance Company to the P la in t if f , Louis fexnger, and the amounts recoverable under the award from the prior employers, have been reimbursed to The Travelers Insurance Company, Medical expenses in ths abort claim to ta l $5,157.16. Apportionment Proceedings have been cosmtenced against the prior employers to obtain a pro-rata reimbursement o f th is medical expense, in accord with the award o f 1-18-57 This matter is presently pending before the Workmen'e Coeqpeneation Department. I tru st that th is l i t t e r w ill serve to answer the questions raised in our assured's letter of July 17, 1959. Kindly advise i f additional information may be required, - EEW/anr Supervising Adjuster / T r-*- -ycA.I September 1 , I959 Mr. Q. H* f inlay Alexander & Alexander, Inc. 2225 H. Charles Street Baltimore IS , Hd* a. ^ DearMr. ^ V * Subject* *h C Thank you for the copy o f the August 21 l e t t e r written to you by Traveler adjuster, R. V. W e rn er .; / , Hr. Werner w rites, "Apportionment right against prior employers would e x is t from the date o f injury back to the date o f the Occupational Disease Amend ment o f the Michigin Workmen' s Compensation Act on July 30, 1913." ' In Kr. Hunger' s case that covers a period o f tea years. His f i r s t employment with Armstrong Cork Company was in 1944. His next period o f Armstrong employ ment occurred in, 1949 Unfortunately, the detailed record o f his employment during these two years has been destroyed. Vs cm , however, give you the d e ta ils on h is employment during 1951 and 1953, . ;> > ' * :. 1951 .Total Wages Paid - $4,638.55 ....... ii-. *.. March' - 3 ides. - ' - July - 4 ides. April. A * - : Aug.' 5 - - M^r. A - . Sept. A June ; 4 ' : r , Oct. A -- ' - - ' - ` 1953 Total Wages Paid - $1,287.12 * * May June A ^dcs. A * July 5 vks, Aug. 1 I f he worked during the entire year o f 1944 and again in 1949, which i s doubtful, he could not have been in Armstrong' s employ for a period o f more than 36 months at the most out o f a to ta l o f 120 months which elapsed since the enactment o f the Occupational Disease Amendment. Mr* Q. H# Tlnlajr - 2- September 1 , I 959 A1strong was charged with & to ta l o f k happsned daring the remaining 39 nont h r * v' ,Bnd wa tr<* wondering what unaccounted fo r . ? f th* P-rlod vfai* S i * s m s a s . - a s . n w i s , 3 up to and Including 1950 and t h a f i m employer. ?:8inco these pipe covering a K . P ba reported includinS 1953 by each ef aK+d*i i *raa^ ^ P l0^91*3 daring the course o f av d conceivably work for sev- a ig h t accusulate the greater nart o f uiTf ?f y, ar l t i s Jsihle that one the years ^ f * " * * ' Ployaent history for each ?f . W rtlon ara? r r 2r j -- -- " ` M ^STSSS-S: 3 2 t i t l e since there uaTertden J ^ w *Z**', CCQP9tionaL deW a-: > e r o rig in a l case o f d e r a a titls mMi !**?.01**" !?* had tra cted covering the employer"* - , * C&r5l e r v&s s t i l l V*'~* Arastrong in 1953.' J ~ *- f" ` th r. t a g had coa- i a s t fourteeii v"ka of aploymaat with Ve would lik e to know\hy onlv filmTM,*. 4 ***' also what section o f the Act was aDolied hi*-? U8*^ 1 the apportions t end Appeal Board in ruling that S tE m d X d ^ c d d L ^ S o J 1'8 ^1 Departant or the eat proceedings as our foraer insurance c i r r i ^ 0t b* lnvolv9<1 apportion- `* -* ' t. ~ ^9jt7 truly yours, . -*' AHMSTRDNG CORK COMPAST S- 0 . Schiedt, Jr' JZZ Insurance Departant 2> l* ZoUer^ AC&3, LaaeaiU r ( BALTIMORE NEW YORK CLARKSBURG TULSA ST. LOUIS CHICAGO LOS ANGELES ATLANTA PITTSBURGH SAN FRANCISCO NEW ORLEANS MIAMI PHILADELPHIA A lexander & A lexandek Incorporated insurance AVERAGE ADJUSTERS CONSULTING ACTUARIES 2 2 2 5 NO RT H CHARLES STREET, BALTI MORE 18, MD. September 16th, 1959 RC t eleph o n e TUXEDO 9-A304 BELL SYSTEM TELETYPE BA 582 CABLE ADDRESS 'ALEXBLUE' Mr. R. C. Schiedt, Jr. ' Insurance Department Armstrong Cork Company Lancaster, Pennsylvania Dear Mr. Schiedt: re: Louis M. Munger D/A August 7,.1953 = Michigan Claim No. B 7 2 9 7 8 4 9 _______ The information contained in your letter of September 1st, 1959 was transmitted to the Ttavelers Insurance Company for their comments, and so that you may have their full views, we attach hereto photostat of their reply dated September 10th, 1959, which will be found self explanatory. We trust the information contained in Mr/ Werner's letter answers your inquiry, however, should you desire any additional data, please let us know and we shall be glad to secure it for you. S incerely ALEXANDER & ALEXANDER, INC. GENERAL ADJUSTER A\ - - W m m . i&?vv : "*t *.*s>.. a*-' -X.' INTER, 'OFFICE COMMUNICATION ' To A. E. Pearce, Insulation Division, Lancaster From R. D. Rackett, Insulation Division, Detroit Subject Notice of Hearing Workmen's Compensation Department State of Michigan I <\ \ V i (^-*V m*" CsOtMVr.oMVn q /, y October 27, L9$9 Attached is the subject Notice of Hearing received from the Wo-kmen's Oomnon satxon Department of the State of Michigan in Lansing! i f indicate t S a H n " Dick Sigel today indicated that Mr. Munaer has never worked for +v,0 + the Armstrong Cork Company on the Dow Chemical contract approximately +hree ? F i S ! ' 5?1 ; a"d time contracted S y co sis. ftia asbestos worke? ^ f + f 1 f i f insulation contractors for whom he had worked in the past asbestos JrSlcts! contracted this dt= = e by virtue of hie work with ' *itloihlt S t tthiaa!uai ihTee i'e,'S,al'0 a te?rin? m s held onWcrtaen's Cowoenf i x 'xth tihis must bs a *eonening of the case and that our Tnsu-anop n i-.Brment or Travelers Insurance Company has all the details. The. attached notice is therefore passed on to you and we ask that it. ' ' you handle Enclosure FORM 1502 3.55 y ^ORM 14 11 W o r k m e n 's S t a t e o f Mic h ig a n C om pen sation LANSING, MICHIGAN Departm ent PLAINTIFF NOTICE OF HEARING DEFENDANTS L *ls h , A uagnr A rm strong Cork Co, t a i . (SES m LSf) STATE OF MICHIGAN, 1 ALL REQUESTS FOR ADJOURNMENT^ --, r -r County of Ingham J r ' tH0"JLaDmeBsENDoIlRaEftCTED TOi ' To the above named parties and each of them: 12IB Park Bay c u `y> u l o h . T(le. T ln ' l:ro * oi i''- t f . PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a hearing on this case will be held before a Representa tive of the Workmen's Compensation Department on the matter indicated below: ( ) application for hearing and adjustment of ( ) agreement to redeem liability ' ( ) application for a lump sum advance ( ) petition for additional medical benefits ( ) order or petition for additional testimony ( ) petition for determination of rights (X > Petition for APPOiincKtsEiiT claim " v ' ! at the COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, in the City of.......................... T P U P fl................................., County of................. KI DLALLD-............................... , State of Michigan, on the.......-S r S ,......... day of ........................ eo .eo b er ........................................ , 19 5 9 commencing at 9:30 o'clock in the FORE NOON, LOCAL time YOU ARE D IRECTED to be present at the time and place above mentioned and to be prepared to proceed with the hearing with such witnesses and proofs as are necessary. If approval of attorney fees is required, the attorney must file a statement of the proposed fee on or before the date of the hearing. W O R K M EN 'S COM PENSATION DEPARTM ENT Dated at Lansing, Michigan, this..... Secretary of the D epartm ent -day of.... Co&er- 19 59 T ra v e le rs In s* Co. , P . o . Box 309 ' M id lan d, M ichigan L a c e /, Jones & D o o lie , A tty s . 1204 Dime b l d g . , D e tr o it, M ichigan (/v a c k a o n In s u la tio n Co. / Y 902 E. M ichigan ^ v e . , Jackson, M ichigan Kalamazoo A sbestos Co. 744 E. Walnut t . , Q Kalamazoo, M ichigan M ichigan M utual L ia b . Co. 28 W. **dans, D e tr o it, M ichigan / State A cciden t Fund Eansing, M ichigan o Johns-Manville Sales Corp. 22 E. 42nd. S t . , A New Y o rk , N. Y . ^ Parkhao In s u la tio n Co. 7D3e0t rSo.i tD, lxM ihc ht i.g#a n 0 American Autom obile In s . Co. 1100 Guardian n ld g ., D e tr o it, M ichigan W alter A. M an sfield , A tty . 1912 Guardian n ld g ., D e tr o it, M ichigan^ R ile y Stoker Corp. o f N. Y . . Foot o f W alker S t . , r\ D e tr o it, M ichigan ^ l/^Evar t Asbestos In a u la t in g o f Gr and r a p id s , 326 M t. Vernon S t . , Grand R apids, M ich ig an Co. / i / J . . Wellman ^sb esto s Co. > o f Saginaw _ 323 S. Magara t . , Saginaw, M ichigan C e n tr a l A sbestos 3k M agnesia Co. / o f M olland r\ H o llan d , M ichigan ^ H a rtfo rd Accident & In d . Co, 135 l. W ashington, Saginaw, Michigan Young Salsa Coro. H as h vllle, Tenn. The A u s tin Co. 16112 E uclid S t . , ,P) C leveland, O hio. v~-/ G eneral A ccident Aggur, Corp, 469 Ledyard t . , D e tr o it, M ichigan Stanton, M acK ensie, & W alker, Attys. B earlnger B ld g ., Saginaw 3 , M ichigan Cartwright 0 * Keefe, Braun, Kendrick & F in kb ein er, Second N a tl. Bk. B ld g ., Saginaw, M ichigan A ttF8 Weadock & .Montgomery, Attys. 303 B earinger B ld g ., Saginaw, M ichigan February 18, i960 Mr* 0 . 9* Finlay Alexander & Alexander, Inc. 2225 H* Charles Street B altinore 18, Md. Dear Mr* t L layi SubJ ectt /Louis M. VJ/A- 7, 1953 - Michigan Claim #B-7297849 Have you received any ward o f the outcome o f the apportionment proceedings covering medioal b en efits in the Hunger claia? According to the Hotice o f Hearing, the meeting v&s scheduled tor December 3, 1959* Teiy truly yours, AEMSTBDB3 COBS GQMPANX R. C. 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LOUIS TORONTO TULSA A l L E X A O T D I E R Ss A l L J E S L A B I D I E K . INCORPORATED V>- a if Insurance Department Armstrong Cork Company Lancaster, Pennsylvania Gentlemen:. re: Lewis M. Munger D/A August 7tTj 953 File B 72978349 We have received a status report from the Saginaw, Michigan Office of the Travelers Insurance Company in connection with theabove case, which reads as follows: "This man is permanently and totally disabled. I would not expect any startling developments will be occurring on this case. We will just continue to pay lifetime medical as set forth in our Michigan compensation act. We have paid $1,748.24 medical since July, 1962." The above is for your information and file. Sincerely BALTIMORE NEW YORK CLARKSBURG TULSA ST. LOUIS CHICAGO LOS ANGELES ATLANTA PITTSBURGH SAN FRANCISCO NEW ORLEANS MIAMI PHILADELPHIA A lexander & A lexander INCORPORATED INSURANCE AVERAGE ADJUSTERS CONSULTING ACTUARIES 2 2 2 5 NORT H CHARLES STREET, BALTIMORE 18, MD. July 30th,1962 TELEPHONE TUXEDO 9-4304 BELL SYSTEM TELETYPE BA 562 CABLE ADDRESS "ALEXBLUE" Insurance Department Armstrong Cork Company Lancaster, Pennsylvania Gentlemen:- B 72978349 re: D/A August 7th, 19^3 Workmen's Compensation We quote from letter of the Travelers Insurance Company dated July 25th, in reply to our inquirey as to the status of the case: "We are writing you at this time in response to your letter of June 15th regarding the status of this case. There have been no important developments on this case during the past year. Principally, what is involved here, is that we have a caja of permanent dis ability involving silicosis and this condition will require continual treatment as long as Mr. Munger lives. Under the Michigan Compensation Act, and its present interpretation by our Supreme Court, we owe tl*is man medical expense for life. We are following the case closely and paying reason able medical expses that occur." The above is for your information and file. Sincerely BALTIMORE NEW YORK CLARKSBURG TULSA ST. LOUIS CHICAGO LOS ANGELES ATLANTA PITTSBURGH SAN FRANCISCO NEW ORLEANS MIAMI PHILADELPHIA A l L - a S X A N I D I E R <&s A J U E X A N I D I E R INCORPORATED INSURANCE AVERAGE ADJUSTERS CONSULTING ACTUARIES 2 2 2 5 NO RT H CHARLES STREET, BALTI MORE 18, MD. September 19th, 1961 TELEPHONE TUXEDO 9-430A BELL SYSTEM TELETYPE BA 582 CABLE ADDRESS "ALEXBLUE" Mr. R. C. Schiedt, Jr. Insurance Department Armstrong Cork Company Lancaster, Pennsylvania Dear Mr. Schiedt: Louis M. Munger D/a August 7th, 1953 W. C. B 7297849 - Michigan________ We enclose herewith copy of letter dated September 8th which we received from the Detroit Office of the Travelers Insurance Company in connection with the above case, which we trust answers the inquiry contained in your letter of August 18th, 1961. Should you desire any additional information, please communicate with us. Sincerely ALEXANDER/^ ALEXANDER, INC. R CLAIM DEPARTMENT H, C. TIM M INS, Claim M a n a g e r September 8,1961 BRANCH OFFICE Dme Building 719 Griswold Street a t Fort Street DETROIT 2 6, MICHIGAN TUphon*t W O odw ard 1*8240 . Alexander & Alexander Inc. 2225 N. Charles St. Baltimore 18, Maryland Attn: Mr G. H. Finlay Central Adjuster B-7297S49 Armstrong Cork Company Re: Lewis M. Munger D/L: 8-7-53 Dear Mr. Finlay: This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of 8-25-61, in connection with Mr. Schiedt's inquiry regarding the above matter. At the time the Apportionment Proceedings were held, it was co reputed that Mr. Munger had a total exposure in the industry of 81 months and the exposure of each employer was tabulated as follows: ^Armstrong Cork Co. Jackson Insulation Co. Evart Asbestos Co. J. W. Welnan Co. Riley Stoker Co. Johns-Manville Corp. Parham Co. entral Asbestos Co. 41 5/l months S3.7D / 19 9 5/10 4 2 5/l 2 5/10 2 \\>V> 7A1 ,v 2 PRO-RATA LIABILITY 51.232 23.44# 11.722 - $121.32 - 6O .66 4.932 - 25.54 3.082 - 15.96 2.462 - 12.71 0Q.612 - 3.19 2.462 - eliminated Contributions have been received from all of the carriers, with the exception of Continental Group, the Compensation Insurance Carrier for Evart Asbestos Co. The Evart Asbestos Company's share amounts to $60.66 and while Continental Group have raised some question in this matter, we expect to receive a payment shortly. ' We trust the above is the information you desire. Very truly yours, LCW/mnr \ HOME OFFICE: 700 M A I N STREET, H A R T F O R D 15, C O N N E C T I C U T August 18, 1961 Mr, G. H. Finlay Alexander & Alexander* Inc, 2225 North Charles S t, Baltimore 18, Md, Dear Mr, Tihlay! / Subject! /L ouis M, Hunger 1 D/A - 8/7/53 - Workmen*s Compensation B-7297849 - Michigan r.> - y ' y" Travelers* August 9 l e t t e r enclosed with your August 16 le t t e r indicated I960 medical expenditures amounted to $417,20 of which $166*01 was recovered from prior employers* =-''"lv According to the January 18, 1957 award, Armstrong Cork: Company exposure was established at 41*5^, I f th is percentage i s correct, Travelers should have recovered about $300* Not a large d ifference, but when one considers that Mr, Hunger i s e n titled to life tim e surgical and hospital services, including medicines, the variance could be siza b le, ' I f no change occurred in the apportionment o f medical l ia b i l i t y other than the elim ination o f Central Asbestos, should not Travelers c o lle c t the pro portionate amount as established by the Referee*s hearing dated December 3, 19597 ~ Very truly yours, . MLT R* C. Schiedt, Jr* Insurance Department BALTIMORE ' NEW YORK Cla r k s b u r g TULSA ST. LOUIS CHICAGO LOS ANGELES ATLANTA PITTSBURGH SAN FRANCISCO NEW ORLEANS MIAMI PHILADELPHIA && A l X A T O l D I E R inco rpo rated INSURANCE AVERAGE ADJUSTERS CONSULTING ACTUARIES 2 2 2 5 NORTH CHARLES STREET, BALTI MORE 18, MD. August 16th, 1961 TELEPHONE TUXEDO 9-4304 BELL SYSTEM TELETYPE BA 582 CA8LE ADDRESS "ALEXBLUE" Insurance Department Armstrong Cork Company Lancaster, Pennsylvania U . H HUG 17-1961 Gentlemen:- B 7927849 re: Louis M. Munger 1953 Workmen's Compensation We made inquiry of the Detroit Office of the Travelers Insurance Company with respect to the status of this old claim. For your information and file, we attach hereto copy of the company's letter o August 9th, 1961 on the subject, which will be self explanatory. Sincerely ALEXANDER & ALEXANDER, INC y s z t *'-GENERAL ADJUSTER CLAIM DEPARTMENT H. C. TIMMINS, Claim Manaaaf Alexander Sc Alexander 2225 N. Charles Street Baltimore 18,Maryland August 9,1961 BRANCH OFFICE D im a B u ild in g 7 1 9 G m w o ld S tre e t a t Fort S tre e t D E T R O IT 26, M I C H IG A N Telephon W O o d w a r d 1 *8 2 4 0 B-7927S49 Armstrong Cork Company . re: Louis M. Munger*- S' 'S . Lj.''* \k . ^v- ' , ; V \ \ ' .->6 V'* Gentlemen : ' This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of August 2,1961, in which you inquired as to the status of the above case. As you knoT.r, Mr.Munger has received the Maximum Compensation Benefits he is entitled to under the 'Provisions'of the Michigan Workmen's Compensation Act. However, we are required to furnish him with medical care for the balance of his life. Medical expenditures for the year of~1960, totaled $51720. Of this amount, we recovered $166.01 from prior employers under the ' Tormua^stablished in the award' of'1-18-57 ''y-y lie trust that this is the information you desire. a _ ` LCW/mnr Very t^uly yours,, L. C. Widmayer Supervising Adjuster j HOME OFFICE 700 M A I N STREET, HARTFORD IS, C O N N E C T I C U T I * , BALTIMORE NEW YORK CLARKSBURG S TULSA ST. LOUIS CHICAGO LOS ANGELES ATLANTA PITTSBURGH SAN FRANCISCO NEW ORLEANS MIAMI PHILADELPHIA INCORPORATED insurance AVERAGE ADJUSTERS CONSULTING ACTUARIES 2 2 2 5 N O RT H CHARLES STREET, BALTI MORE 18, MD. March 7th, 1960 TELEPHONE TUXEDO 9*4304 BELL SYSTEM TELETYPE BA 582 CABLE ADDRESS "ALEXBLUE" Mr. R. C. Schiedt, Jr. Insurance Department Armstrong Cork Company Lancaster, Pennsylvania Dear Mr. Schiedt: re: Louis M. Munger D/A August 7, 1953 - Michigan Claim No. B 7297849______ . Referring to your letter of February 18th, 1960 in connection with the above case, and for your information and file, attach hereto copy of letter dated March 1, 1960 from the Detroit Office of the Travelers, together with copy of the Award. We trust the enclosures will give you the desired information on the case. Sincerely ALEXANDER & ALEXANDER, INC. /LOSS DEPARTMENT \ R