Freer v. Hysan Corporation

The question here is how an employer who is required by an order of the Industrial Commission to compensate an injured employee is to be credited or reimbursed for future payments when the employee receives an award or settlement from a related action against a third party.

The plaintiff, David Freer, was permanently disabled when a drum of sewer solvent exploded and burned his body. His employer, the village of Glendale Heights (the village), was ordered by the Industrial Commission to pay Freer $115.71 a week for life, along with his medical expenses as required by the Workmen’s Compensation…