State, Ex Rel. v. Ind. Comm

On June 20, 1923, the relator was in the employ of the Birkett L. Williams Company of Cleveland, Ohio, which employer had complied with the provisions of the Workmen's Compensation Act of Ohio. On that day the relator sustained an injury which resulted in the loss of his vision. He was awarded the then maximum sum of $15 per week for permanent total disability.

Shortly thereafter the relator asked the respondent commission for the sum of $8,000 for the purpose of paying a mortgage indebtedness on his home. The request was granted. The sum of $8,000 was paid to the relator and his weekly…