Estep v. Janler Plastic Mold Corp.

This case asserts a common-law action for injuries suffered by a minor while employed by the defendant corporation under the Illinois Workmen’s Compensation Act. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1967, ch. 48, par. 138.1 et seq.) The minor was 16 years of age when he was injured, and after a guardian was appointed, a rejection of workmen’s compensation benefits was filed on the minor’s behalf. This suit was then brought in the circuit court of Cook County. That court granted the defendant’s motion to strike or dismiss the plaintiff’s amended complaint, and the appellate court affirmed (11 Ill. App. 3d 551).…