Hopper v. Industrial Commission

OPINION

HAIRE, Chief Judge, Division 1.

On this review of a consolidated award entered by the respondent commission in a workmen’s compensation proceeding, the petitioning workman contends that the evidence was insufficient to support the hearing officer’s refusal to award him further compensation benefits. The hearing officer’s refusal was based upon his findings to the effect that petitioner had been guilty of fraud in initially establishing his compensation claim, and therefore was not entitled to any further benefits.

Petitioner’s initial claim (No. 3/3-45 — 47, filed May 11, 1973) alleged…