Waldorf Corporation v. Industrial Commission

In this matter, we are asked to determine whether a condition termed “fibromyalgia” can be considered a compensable injury under the Workers’ Compensation Act (the Act) (now 820 ILCS Ann. 305/1 et seq. (Michie 1995)). We hold that fibromyalgia can be compensable under the Act where it is proven to be a disabling condition arising out of and in the course of the claimant’s employment. We affirm the judgment of the circuit court of Cook County.

Janet Johnson (the claimant) filed an application for adjustment of claim pursuant to the Act alleging that she sustained a condition known as…