Isaacs v. Industrial Commission

The claimant, Larry Isaacs, filed a claim under the Workmen’s Compensation Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 48, par. 138.1 et seq.), for injuries sustained while employed by the defendant, Freeman United Coal Mining Company (the company). The arbitrator awarded both temporary total and permanent partial disability benefits to the claimant. On review, the Illinois Industrial Commission (the Commission) reduced the benefits awarded by the arbitrator. The circuit court of Franklin County confirmed the decision of the Commission. The claimant brings the instant appeal. We affirm in part and reverse…