Bethlehem Steel Corp. v. Industrial Commission

Roy B. Farley filed an application for adjustment of claim under the Workmen’s Compensation Act. A hearing was had before an arbitrator, who found no causal connection and denied the claim. The Industrial Commission reversed and awarded compensation, but on review the circuit court of Winnebago County set aside the award. The claimant appeals directly to this court as authorized by Rule 302. (36 Ill.2d 103.) The principal question is whether a causal connection was proved between the alleged injury and a condition of ill-being some ten months later.

The claimant was employed by the Bethlehem…