Inland Robbins Construction Co. v. Industrial Commission

An arbitrator for the Industrial Commission awarded claimant, Otha Griffin, compensation based upon a finding of permanent total disability resulting from injuries arising out of and in the course of his employment by respondent, Inland Robbins Construction Co. The Industrial Commission affirmed, and the employer appeals from confirmation of the award by the Cook County circuit court. The sole issue is whether the finding of permanent and total disability is contrary to the manifest weight of the evidence.

On July 24, 1975, claimant, who was employed by Inland as a construction worker, fell…