Triangle Auto Painting & Trimming Co. v. Industrial Commission

Defendant in error, Frank Kolnik, filed an application for compensation against plaintiff in error for injuries alleged to have occurred while in the latter’s employ. The cause was referred to the arbitrator, who recommended an award. The Industrial Commission ■ confirmed the award on review and the circuit court of Cook county in turn confirmed the award of the commission. The cause is here on writ of error granted by this court.

The undisputed facts show that Kolnilc’s injury was received in a fight with a fellow-workman; that Kolnik was, and had been for more than two years prior to January…