Parro Construction Corp. v. Industrial Commission

Helen D. Parro, the widow of Dale Parro, and Betty Smith, the widow of George A. Smith brought separate claims under the Workmen's Compensation Act against the Parro Construction Corporation, Hi-Way Haulers, Inc. and Urban Sand and Gravel Company for the deaths of their husbands. After hearings the arbitrator made awards in favor of each of the claimants against the Parro Construction Corporation but found Hi-Way Haulers, Inc. and Urban Sand and Gravel Company were not liable. The Industrial Commission affirmed and on writ of certiorari the circuit court of Champaign County confirmed the…