Industrial Commission v. Roper

On January 7, 1930, C. M. Roper, a plumber’s helper, broke his leg in an accident arising out of and in the course of his employment, and thereafter filed his claim for compensation. The insurance carrier, the Ocean Accident & Guarantee Corporation, Limited, admitted liability, and agreed to pay compensation during disability. On July 18,1930, the insurance carrier requested the permission of the Industrial Commission to suspend payment of compensation until such time as a hearing might be had to determine the extent of claimant’s disability. On September 18, 1930, after a hearing, the…