Therien v. Industrial Commission

Defendant in error, George Carter, received an injury on December 1, 1930, while employed as janitor for plaintiff in error. The injury was occasioned by a large piece of coal which fell onto his left foot. He filed a claim under the Workmen’s Compensation act and was awarded compensation by the arbitrator on hearing. This award was sustained by the commission and later confirmed by the circuit court of Cook county. The cause is here on writ of error.

The only issue presented here is whether plaintiff in error is subject to the Workmen’s Compensation act because engaged in an enterprise or…