Thomas v. Industrial Commission

Again I must with reluctance dissent. This is a case which touches one’s sympathies. I suspect that may have had its influence on the writer of the prevailing opinion. The decision of the Industrial Commission is not arbitrary or unreasonable. There is ample evidence to sustain the majority opinion of the commission. I shall briefly review it. Dr. Steele Bailey testified, “that he [Thomas] could do a certain amount of work; I don’t know how heavy it would be.” He testified that the right and left limb were each 50 per cent disabled. He could not carry on ordinary occupations. His employment…