Jewel Tea Co. v. Industrial Commission

The Industrial Commission awarded the claimant, Kenneth Giese, compensation for permanent partial disability to both legs, caused by an accident arising out of and in the course of his employment by the Jewel Tea Co., Inc., the respondent. The award included certain disputed medical expenses. The circuit court of Cook County affirmed the award, and the respondent has appealed.

The claimant’s back was first injured on December 23, 1963, while he was employed by the respondent as a meat-cutter. He initially called Dr. Kelikian, his personal physician, but he was treated by the respondent’s…