Illinois Central Railroad v. Industrial Commission

Defendant in error, Dominic Tripodi, hereafter called petitioner, filed an application for adjustment of claim with the Industrial Commission, seeking compensation for injuries received while in the employ of plaintiff in error, Illinois Central Railroad Company, hereafter called respondent. The arbitrator denied him relief, finding that the relationship between the parties was one which was not subject to the provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Act. Upon review, the commission set aside the decision -of the arbitrator and awarded compensation to petitioner, and, upon certiorari, the…