Reynolds v. Industrial Commission

The circuit court confirmed the Industrial Commission’s compensation award to the petitioner, Earl Reynolds, for 35% permanent disability to his right leg (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 48, par. 138.8(e)(12)). The court further confirmed the Commission’s determination that the petitioner’s work for the respondent, United Design and Engineering Company, was seasonal. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 48, par. 138.10(e).) The petitioner appeals. We affirm.

On August 5, 1980, the 60-year-old petitioner injured his right knee while installing pipe in a ditch. On November 4, 1980, Dr. David Thomas performed…