Monark Battery Co. v. Industrial Commission

A writ of error has been granted in this cause to review the judgment of the circuit court of Cook county confirming an award on behalf of defendant in error, Rebecca Locasto, for the death of Mariano Locasto. The claim was filed by defendant in error under the Workmen’s Compensation act on the ground that Locasto died from acute lead poisoning arising out of and in the course of his employment with plaintiff in error. Plaintiff in error contends that Locasto did not contract lead poisoning but that he died from other causes. This constitutes the principal question in the case.

Plaintiff in…