Gus T. Handge & Son Painting Co. v. Industrial Commission

James R. McLane, employed by Gus T. Handge & Son Painting Co., a painting contractor working on a contract for painting a part of the interior of the new Illini Union Building at the University of Illinois in Urbana, became ill at work and died September 20, 1962. Glenna M. McLane, his widow, filed application on behalf of herself and five minor children for compensation under the Workmen’s Compensation Act for his death. Applicant’s theory was that the employee died from a ruptured aneurysm which arose out of and in the course of his employment. The employer defended, contending there was no…