Ingram v. Hammar Bros. White Lead Co.

Mr. Presiding Justice Edwards

delivered the opinion of the court.

Joe Ingrain, appellee, in his suit against Hammar Brothers White Lead Company, a corporation, appellant, alleged in his declaration that he had, prior to June 1,1925, been in the employ of appellant, and that while so engaged he became afflicted with lead poisoning, which malady arose out of and in the course of such employment; in consequence of which he was entitled to seek remuneration under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, Cahill’s St. ch. 48, ¶ 201 et seq.; that he entered into an agreement with appellant, whereby the latter…