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An 18-year battle with the workmen's compensation board has been won by 50-year-old Antonio Nigro

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An 18-year battle with the workmen's compensation board has been won by 50-year-old Antonio Nigro

Date9/28/1976

Names

Darrell, Dick (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: An 18-year battle with the workmen's compensation board has been won by 50-year-old Antonio Nigro. An 1958 accident during construction of the Bloor St. subway left him on crutches. He has been unable to work since. Nigro will receive a lump sum of $80,000 and monthly cheques of about $300.

Subject

Workers' compensation

People with disabilities

Medium

Photographs

Language

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0025704F

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