Granite City Steel Co. v. Industrial Commission

Respondent appeals from the Madison County circuit court judgment order sustaining the Industrial Commission’s award in favor of the petitioner. The parties stipulated that petitioner suffered an injury to his back on September 23, 1964, arising out of and in the course of his employment and that, he received first aid and medical care and was incapacitated for a period of 2% weeks for which he was paid compensation. The sole issue in dispute is whether he suffered any residual disability, and if so, its nature and extent.

During the disability period, petitioner was seen by Dr. Kahn,…