Caterpillar Tractor Co. v. Industrial Commission

An arbitrator for the Industrial Commission found that petitioner, Gene Farmer, was permanently and totally disabled by reason of an occupational disease contracted while employed by respondent, Caterpillar Tractor Company, and awarded him compensation and a pension for life. Respondent petitioned for review of the arbitrator’s decision, and following the taking of additional evidence the Industrial Commission affirmed the award. Respondent sought certiorari, the circuit court of Peoria County confirmed the decision of the Industrial Commission, and respondent appealed. Rule 302(a).

Respondent…