Riggins v. Industrial Commission

MOLLOY, Judge.

We are here concerned with whether the respondent-Commission properly determined that the petitioner-workman has sustained no permanent disability as the result of an industrial accident and whether it erred in fixing his average monthly wage. A defense of res judicata is presented as to the latter.

On July 15, 1966, the petitioner sustained a back injury while performing the duties of his employment by American Linen Supply Company, the respondent-employer. A claim for benefits was made to the respondent-Commission in normal course, and on October 14, 1966, the Commission issued…