Castle v. Imperial Laundry & Dry-Cleaning Co.

On September 16, 1938, claimant, Willie Castle, was employed by the Imperial Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Company at a regular weekly wage of $7. He sustained an injury to his hand which it is admitted arose out of and in the course of his employment. The Industrial Board affirmed the award of the director awarding “compensation at the rate of $4 per week beginning October 1, 1938, and continuing through October 10, 1938, for a total loss of use of his right hand; and the employer will further pay as penalty, under section 114-603, a sum equal to ten per cent, of the compensation awarded…