Elles v. Industrial Commission

Plaintiff in error filed with the Industrial Commission a claim for compensation on account of the death of Albert K. Elles, her husband. After a hearing, the arbitrator entered an award in her favor and against the Herrin Supply Company. On review before the Industrial Commission the Hardware Casualty Company was made a party respondent, additional evidence was introduced, and the commission reversed the finding of the arbitrator on the ground that Elles, at the time of the accident, was acting as executive manager of the Herrin Supply Company and was, therefore, not entitled to…