Henn v. Industrial Commission

The issue in this case is whether the claimant, William Hopkins, was an employee or an independent contractor at the time he was injured. If he was an employee, he is entitled to an award under the Workmen’s Compensation Act; if he was an independent contractor, he is not. After a hearing, an arbitrator of the Industrial Commission found that he was not an employee and dismissed his application for adjustment of claim for want of jurisdiction. On review, the commission set aside the decision of the arbitrator and awarded compensation for medical and surgical treatment, for temporary total…