Ruda v. Industrial Board

This was a proceeding under the Workmen’s Compensation act brought by Louis Pesek against plaintiff in error, Louis A. Ruda, to recover compensation alleged to be due by reason of injuries received by Pesek by falling off a house in Chicago May 5, 1915, while in the employ of Ruda as a slate-roofer. On a hearing before the arbitrator an award of $12 per week for temporary total incapacity was made. On review before the Industrial Board defendant in error, Pesek, was awarded $10.77 Per week beginning May 13, 1915, to continue during the period of total temporary disability. An award was also…