Estep v. Janler Plastic Mold Corp.

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE DRUCKER

delivered the opinion of the court:

Plaintiff appeals from an order dismissing his amended complaint. Plaintiff was injured on September 26, 1968, while employed by defendant to maintain an electrically powered band saw. At the time of the injury plaintiff was 17 years of age. Contending that he was an “illegally employed minor,” plaintiff rejected his rights to benefits under the Workmens Compensation Act and proceeded against defendant in an action for damages as permitted by Section 5(a) of the Act. Defendant moved to dismiss plaintiff’s amended complaint,…