Cranfield v. Industrial Commission

Claimant, Thomas Cranfield, appeals from an order of the circuit court of Cook County confirming the Industrial Commission’s decision denying the reinstatement of his case, which had been dismissed by the arbitrator for want of prosecution.

On March 24, 1976, claimant filed an application for adjustment of claim with the Industrial Commission for alleged injuries sustained while employed by Uniroyal Company. After having been assigned to an arbitrator, the case was set for hearing on five different dates. On the final date, September 15, 1977, claimant failed to appear and his counsel stated…