Knaeble v. Custom Tool & Manufacturing Co.

Rogosheske, Justice.

Certiorari upon relation of employee to review a decision of the Industrial Commission denying benefits for total disability upon a finding that such disability was neither caused nor aggravated by any injury arising out of and in the course of employment.

The employee, Remi A. Knaeble, 44 years old, worked for respondent Custom Tool & Manufacturing Company for about 6 months from November 7, 1961, through May 4, 1962, as a “hand blender.” Since childhood he has been a paraplegic due to polio. In order to walk, he has always used crutches. He is 5 feet 5 inches tall and his…