Stockton v. Industrial Commission

In this workmen’s compensation case the employer contends that it is entitled to credit for payments made to the employee during his temporary total disability under the provisions of two group insurance policies, by virtue of provisions of section 8(j)(2) of the Workmen’s Compensation Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1971, ch. 48, par. 138.8(j)(2)).

The petitioner, Noble L. Stockton, was employed by the respondent, Old Ben Coal Corporation, and was injured at work on November 3, 1972. He testified that he was off work from five to seven weeks. He returned to work for a time, but because of his injury he…