Illinois Bell Telephone Co. v. Industrial Commission

The circuit court of Cook County confirmed an award of workmen’s compensation against Illinois Bell Telephone Company for the death of an employee, William F. Stocker. The company appeals, contending there is no credible evidence, to show a causal connection between his duties and his death.

Death occurred as a result of a heart attack at decedent’s home about 11 ¡45 P.M. on February 19, 1963. For many years he had worked as a lineman but in 1959 he suffered a heart attack (unconnected with his work), was hospitalized for two weeks and off work for several months. When he returned the company…