City of Rockford v. Industrial Commission

Ronald Meinert recovered an award of workmen’s compensation against the city of Rockford. It was confirmed on review by the circuit court of Winnebago County and the city appeals directly to this court, as provided by Rule 28 — 1. The contentions are that the evidence fails to show an injury on the date alleged and that the claimant failed to give timely notice.

The claimant was employed in the city’s maintenance department. The alleged injury occurred on April 10, 1962, as he was installing a street sign post. According to his testimony he suffered a sudden pain in his back when he raised up…