Pryor v. Industrial Commission

The employee, Tim Pryor (claimant), filed an application for adjustment of claim pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 48, par. 138.1 et seq.) for injuries sustained to his foot and back while allegedly employed by Pryor Foods, Inc. (employer). The arbitrator denied benefits, finding that the claimant was not involved in an accident that arose out of and in the course of his employment with the employer. The Commission affirmed and adopted the arbitrator’s decision. The circuit court confirmed.

The claimant presents one issue on appeal: whether the…