Gould National Batteries, Inc. v. Industrial Commission

This workmen’s compensation case is before us on appeal by the employer from the Kankakee County circuit court which confirmed an award to the widow of Guy Sterns Ratcliff for death which was found to have arisen out of and in the course of decedent’s employment. The major issues are whether an accidental injury occurred and whether a causal connection was established between the duties of the husband’s employment and his death.

The evidence indicates that decedent was employed in the lead casting department of respondent battery manufacturer. He commenced work with this employer on September…