Ahlers v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE GOLDBERG

delivered the opinion of the court:

The circuit court entered two judgments in favor of Anna Ahlers, an incompetent, suing by Arthur Ahlers, her conservator (plaintiff), and against Sears, Roebuck and Company (defendant), arising out of proceedings before the Industrial Commission of Rlinois which had resulted in approval of a settlement contract. Defendant has appealed.

The factual basis of this appeal is readily stated. Plaintiff’s ward was seriously injured while employed by defendant. It is agreed that the injuries resulted in permanent total disability and…