Southern Auto Co. v. Bergin

With deference to my colleagues who adopt the majority opinion, I think that a liberal construction of the act does not mean a liberal construction of the facts in this case. The record discloses that ap-pellee heretofore has been paid compensation benefits in the amount of $16,632.86, and medical expenses in the amount of $1,-932.82. While there is only $431.36 involved in this immediate claim, it has attendant far reaching consequences. I think that the thrust of the appellant’s argument is well taken that the findings of the Commission, which were affirmed by the circuit court, are against…