Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Industrial Commission

An arbitrator for the Industrial Commission found that Joseph S. Stock, deceased, husband of the petitioner, Jeanette Stock, died as the result of accidental injuries which arose out of and in the course of his employment by respondent, Sears, Roebuck & Company, and awarded workmen’s compensation under the provisions of section 7 of the Workmen’s Compensation Act. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 48, pars. 138.7(a), (f).) On review, without taking additional evidence, the Industrial Commission affirmed the arbitrator’s decision. On certiorari the circuit court of Cook County confirmed the decision…