Schlenker v. Industrial Commission

CASE, Judge.

„ This is a writ of certiorari to determine the lawfulness of a decision upon hearing and findings and award for scheduled permanent disability. Petitioner specifically questions the Commission’s determination that petitioner’s disc disease and hypertension are not related to the industrial injury.

Petitioner, a locomotive engineer, was injured on July 2, 1966, when he jumped off a train traveling 30 miles per hour after an equipment failure. On October 18, 1967, the Commission issued findings and award for temporary disability which was properly protested. A hearing was held on…