Consolidated Coal Co. v. Industrial Commission

This writ of error was granted by this court upon the petition of Clydetta Menk and Gloria Menk, widow and child of Charles Menk, deceased, to review a judgment of the circuit court of Macoupin county setting aside the decision of the Industrial Commission awarding compensation for the death of Menk.

Charles Menk, while employed in the coal mine of defendant in error, was accidentally injured May 5, 1920. He was temporarily totally disabled for almost four months and was paid compensation for that period, after which he went to work for another employer. He filed an application for adjustment…