Atlas Linen Supply Co. v. Industrial Commission

The superior court of Cook county confirmed an award under the Workmen’s Compensation act in favor of John H. Bliss against his employer, the Atlas Linen Supply Company, and a writ of error has been allowed to review the judgment.

The only question presented is whether or not the accidental injury arose out of the employment.

Bliss’ employment was as an engineer and general handy man at the laundry at 1034 Wrightwood avenue, in Chicago. He also supervised the mangles, and with Hayes, the manager, looked after the help. Robert E. McKee was the owner of the laundry, which he conducted under the…