Freer v. Hysan Corp.

The village of Glendale Heights for the use of Travelers Insurance Company appeals from an order of the trial court adjudicating its right to reimbursement under section 5(b) of the Illinois Workmen’s Compensation Act1 (the Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 48, par. 138.5(b)) for benefits paid and to be paid under the Act.

Plaintiff was an employee of the village who was awarded compensation of $115.71 weekly for life because of severe burns received in the course of his employment when a container of sewer solvent exploded. He also brought an action seeking damages for the same injuries against…