Great American Indemnity Co. v. Industrial Commission

James L. Burden, the claimant, an attorney, claim adjuster and investigator employed by the Great American Indemnity Company, made application to the Industrial Commission for compensation for an injury to and loss of his left eye, alleged to have arisen out of and in the course of his employment. An award by the arbitrator was confirmed by the Industrial Commission, and the superior court of Cook county - confirmed the decision of the Industrial Commission. This court allowed a petition for a writ of error and the proceeding is here for further review.

The evidence presented in support of the…