Norton v. Industrial Commission

In this petition for review, petitioner Bruce D. Norton challenges the decision of the Industrial Commission denying his claim for permanent total disability. Norton contends that the Commission erroneously based its findings on medical impairment alone without examining his earning capacity, ignored his total disability under the “odd-lot” doctrine, and ruled contrary to the evidence produced by him in support of his claim. None of the defendant parties has filed a response. We reverse and remand for a hearing consistent with this opinion.

Norton was employed as a coal miner of United States…