FORREST v. INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION

No. 51668.

77 Ill.2d 86 (1979)

395 N.E.2d 576

THOMAS B. FORREST, Appellant, v. THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION et al. (Caterpillar Tractor Company, Appellee).

Supreme Court of Illinois.

Opinion filed October 2, 1979.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

K. Michael Latshaw, of Bennett, Willoughby & Latshaw, P.C., of Decatur, for appellant.

Robert F. Fahey, of Peoria, for appellee.


Judgment affirmed.

MR. JUSTICE KLUCZYNSKI delivered the opinion of the court:

Claimant, Thomas B. Forrest, filed a claim for compensation with the Industrial Commission, alleging that he was injured while working at the Caterpillar Tractor Company on November 18, 1975. The arbitrator awarded claimant temporary disability payments and compensation for 25% loss of use of both legs. On review sought by respondent, Caterpillar, the case was submitted to the Industrial...

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