McKay Plating Co. v. Industrial Commission

An arbitrator for the Industrial Commission on November 20, 1979, awarded petitioner, Russell Riley, workmen’s compensation for a period of 23% weeks of temporary total disability (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 48, par. 138.8(b)) and for 1% permanent partial disability (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 48, par. 138.8(d)(2)) suffered as the result of accidental injuries sustained while in the employ of respondent, McKay Plating Company. Cross reviews were filed and, without taking additional evidence, the Industrial Commission set aside the decision of the arbitrator and awarded petitioner compensation…