Wirth v. Industrial Commission

Petitioner, R. Adele Wirth, wife of Frank E. Wirth, deceased, filed an application for adjustment of claim for workmen’s compensation because of the death of her husband while he was employed by respondent Lawlor Industries, Inc. An arbitrator for the Industrial Commission rendered a decision awarding petitioner compensation. On review the Industrial Commission set aside the arbitrator’s decision and denied her compensation. On certiorari the circuit court confirmed the Commission’s decision. Petitioner appealed and this court reversed the judgment of the circuit court and remanded the cause…