Drakulich v. Industrial Commission

Two questions are presented by the record in this case: (1) Were the affidavits of Dr. Schwarzell and Mr. McGuire properly admissible in evidence; and (2) was there sufficient evidence to establish a causal connection between the injury to decedent’s back and cancer of the liver which caused his death?

The affidavits in question were offered before the Industrial Commission in support of a motion to open the rehearing for additional evidence in support of claimant’s application. They were not offered as a part of the rehearing record. If, upon offer in rehearing, evidence had been rejected by…