Wilson-Raymond Constructors Co. v. Industrial Commission

This action was originally brought by Edwin Lyskawa under the Workmen’s Compensation Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1971, ch. 48, par. 138.1 et seq.) to recover benefits for injuries sustained by him on September 3, 1971. The cause is brought to this court under Rule 302(a) (73 Ill. 2d R. 302(a)) from a decision of the circuit court of Cook County confirming an award.

Edwin Lyskawa was hired by respondent, Wilson-Raymond Constructors Company, in approximately 1960 as a carpenter. He was assigned to work at various locations and eventually settled at White Sox Park, where, in approximately 1962, he…