Lachona v. Industrial Commission

This is a direct appeal from the circuit court of Cook County pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 302(a) (73 Ill. 2d R. 302(a)) involving a claim under the Workmen’s Compensation Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 48, par. 138.1 et seq.). The arbitrator found that petitioner, Nick Lachona, was entitled to receive from respondents, Mulivihill Brothers Motor Service, Inc. (hereinafter Mulivihill) and Central Steel and Wire Company (hereinafter Central Steel) $195.45 per week for life as compensation for his injuries, which rendered him completely disabled and wholly and permanently incapable of work.

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