Cushing v. Industrial Commission

Clyde R. Cushing, a claimant for benefits under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, has appealed from a judgment of the circuit court of McLean County, which affirmed a decision of the Industrial Commission. The Commission had reversed the arbitrator’s finding that the claimant was entitled to an award based on a permanent loss of 20% of the use of his right arm.

Cushing, who was employed by L. D. Collins, Inc. as a carpenter, was injured on March 16, 1965, in the course of his employment. At a hearing before the arbitrator on October 25, 1967, evidence was presented that the petitioner had…