Jewel Companies, Inc. v. Industrial Commission

The claimant, Virgil Ball, received an award under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, and the circuit court of Cook County overruled the decision of the Industrial Commission. This is an appeal from that judgment.

The factual dispute is very narrow. Ball was employed by Jewel Companies, Incorporated (Jewel), as an apprentice mechanic at its Melrose Park facility. This facility encompassed several square blocks and was fenced. Due to its size, several different cafeterias and restaurants were provided so that the employees could purchase meals on the premises. There were no restrictions as to…