Diamond T Motor Car Co. v. Industrial Commission

The question presented by this writ of error is whether Clyde C. McAllister’s claim for compensation was filed within the time prescribed by section 24 of the Workmen’s Compensation act. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1939, chap. 48, par. 161.) The arbitrator found it was not filed in apt time and the Industrial Commission, therefore, had no jurisdiction. The decision of the arbitrator was reversed by the Industrial Commission, which awarded compensation for the total permanent loss of vision of McAllister’s right eye and $175 for medical expenses. This award was confirmed on certiorari by the circuit…