Kristanik v. Chevrolet Motor Co.

This is an action for compensation under the Workmen's Compensation Act. Plaintiff was an employee of the defendant. His left hand was injured, and blood poisoning developed so that amputation became necessary. The hand was amputated about an inch above the wrist. The compensation commission found that "the injury resulting in the loss of plaintiff's hand was not the result of an accident arising out of and in the course of his employment," and denied plaintiff compensation. The circuit court, on appeal, reversed the award of the commission, and entered judgment for plaintiff, awarding him…