Scott v. Industrial Commission

Ima Sue Scott filed a claim against her employer, Tee Pak, Inc., seeking compensation under the Workmen’s Compensation Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1973, ch. 48, par. 138.1 et seq.) for a back injury she contends arose out of and in the course of her employment. The arbitrator ruled that she had failed to prove that she had suffered an accidental injury arising out of and in the course of her employment. The Industrial Commission, on review, heard additional evidence and affirmed the arbitrator. The circuit court of Cook County confirmed the decision of the Industrial Commission. The claimant…