City of Rochelle v. Industrial Commission

Martin Jacobson filed with the Industrial Commission a claim for compensation for an accidental injury alleged to have been suffered while in the service of the city of Rochelle, in Ogle county. The arbitrator denied compensation. The Industrial Commission, on review, set aside the decision of the arbitrator and awarded Jacobson $398.25 for medical, surgical and hospital expenses, $13.50 per week for 25 weeks, the period of temporary total incapacity for work, and a like sum per week during 180 weeks for the complete loss of the left leg by amputation. On review by writ of certiorari the…