Hansell-Elcock Co. v. Industrial Commission

Edward Hetke filed an application for adjustment of claim with the Industrial Commission, alleging that he had become disabled from silicosis while employed as an iron molder by the Hansell-Elcock Company. The arbitrator, finding that he had sustained a disablement, not as yet permanent, awarded him compensation. On review, the Industrial Commission found that Hetke had sustained a disablement, set aside the arbitrator’s award, and awarded him compensation for successive periods of temporary total, and partial incapacity. The superior court of Cook county set aside the decision of the…