Atkinson v. 2M Co.

I. NATURE OF THE CASE

2M Company Inc. ("2M") appeals an Industrial Commission ("Commission") decision that determined Matthew Atkinson was entitled to reasonable medical benefits for injuries he sustained in an accident on his way to work. The Commission found that an exception to the "going and coming" rule applied based on 2M's intent to compensate Atkinson for his travel time while going to or coming from work. 2M and its surety, Employer Assurance Company, timely appealed. We affirm on different grounds.

II. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

At the time of his accident, Atkinson was a…