Converters, Inc. v. Industrial Commission

An arbitrator for the Industrial Commission found that petitioner, George Pearson, suffered the permanent and total loss of use of his right arm as the result of accidental injuries sustained while he was employed by respondent, Converters, Inc. Because petitioner’s left arm had been amputated prior to this injury, the provisions of section 8(f) of the Workmen’s Compensation Act (111. Rev. Stat. 1973, ch. 48, par. 138.8(f)) applied, and the arbitrator awarded petitioner compensation for permanent and total disability and a pension for life. A substantial portion of the award, and the pension,…