Federated Mutual Implement & Hardware Ins. v. Spencer

The evidence in this case fully warranted the finding by the attorney referee, which was affirmed by both the Commission and the circuit court, that the claimant, Joseph L. Spencer, sustained an injury to his back at a time when he was engaged in performing the duties of his employment with Prentiss Truck and Tractor Company, namely, in attempting to crank a tractor.

The medical evidence was sufficient to show that the injury lighted up and accelerated a pre-existing dormant arthritic condition, and was a contributing cause of the disability. Under such circumstances, the disability is…