Rice v. Froehling & Robertson, Inc.

Ness, Justice:

The Industrial Commission awarded respondent medical benefits to be paid by appellants, respondent’s former employer and its insurance carrier. Respondent applied for continued medical treatment performed and to be performed after his employer had paid the maximum income compensation recoverable under applicable Workmen’s Compensation coverage. The Single Commissioner’s recommendation was adopted by the Full Commission and sustained by the Circuit Judge.

The employer contends: that the Commission was without jurisdiction because (1) its authority was terminated when the employer…