Wilson v. Pittsburgh B. & I. Works

Opinion by

Keller, J.,

Lester Wilson, an employee of Chicago Railway Equipment Co., sustained injuries in the course of such employment, due to the negligence of Pittsburgh Bridge & Iron Works, resulting in permanent, total disability.

A compensation agreement was duly entered into between the employer and the employee under which the latter has received $1,267 by way of medical and hospital expenses and weekly compensation, and is entitled to further weekly payments of compensation not exceeding in all, $5,000.

Suit was brought by Wilson against the Pittsburgh Bridge & Iron Works to recover the…