Peerless Coal Co. v. Gordon

Paul Ward, Associate Justice.

The Workmen’s Compensation Commission, in four separate cases, found appellees, Gerald Gordon, Robert Hyde, O. A. Richardson and James D. Wilson, totally and permanently disabled from silicosis contracted while working in a coal mine belonging to appellant—Peerless Coal Company. The award was affirmed by the circuit court, and this appeal follows. The four claims were consolidated for hearing at all stages on a joint record, and they are jointly here on appeal.

Appellant relies on two principal grounds for a reversal. One, the Commission’s awards are not supported…