Carson-Payson Co. v. Industrial Commission

Gertrude Clark filed with the Industrial Commission her claim for compensation, alleging that her husband, Edward Clark, died as the result of an accident sustained in the course of his employment by the Carson-Payson Company, plaintiff in error. The arbitrator held that Mrs. Clark was entitled to compensation and awarded her $3750. This award was sustained by the Industrial Commission. The award of the commission was affirmed by the circuit court of Sangamon county, and the cause is here upon writ of error allowed for further review.

On March 14, 1928, Clark was working in a school building…