City of Collinsville v. Industrial Commission

This is an appeal from an order of the circuit court of Madison County affirming the decision of the Industrial Commission awarding compensation benefits to claimant, Dale E. Lauth, for injuries sustained while employed as a laborer in the department of public works of Collinsville, Illinois. The compensation benefits awarded by the arbitrator, and confirmed by the commission and the circuit court, consisted of a sum for necessary medical expenses, 56% weeks temporary disability and 70 weeks permanent disability, for loss of the use of the left leg.

The sole question presented on review is…