Continental Distributing Co. v. Industrial Commission

Petitioner, Bruce Kazonovitz, sought workmen’s compensation benefits and penalties from Continental Distributing Company, respondent, for an injury to his left thumb. The arbitrator awarded petitioner his medical expenses, 83/? weeks of temporary total disability compensation, and 231/s weeks of permanent partial disability compensation. On review, the Industrial Commission agreed with the arbitrator’s findings; however, it modified his decision by also awarding penalties of $3,731.47 as additional compensation pursuant to sections 19(k) and 19(¿) °f the Workmen’s Compensation Act (Act) (Ill.…