Chicago Housing Authority v. Industrial Commission

The appellee, Eddie McCann (the claimant), filed an application for adjustment of claim pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Act (the Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 48, par. 138.1 et seq.) contending he suffered injuries while employed by the appellant, the Chicago Housing Authority (the CHA). The CHA asserted the claimant was not an employee of the CHA at the time of the incident. The arbitrator found an employer/employee relationship existed and awarded benefits. The Commission affirmed, the circuit court confirmed and the CHA appeals contending the finding of an employer/employee…