Wait v. Jan's Malt Shoppe

SMITH, Judge.

Fern Wait (claimant) seeks review of a final order of the Industrial Commission which determined, in part, that an order issued by a hearing officer was properly entered. We set aside the order.

Claimant suffered an admitted injury for which she sought certain workmen’s compensation benefits that were contested by her employer and its insurer. A hearing was conducted in February 1985 by Hearing Officer Cochran. On May 16, 1985, an order resolving the claim for benefits was issued; however, it was signed by Hearing Officer Gandy for Cochran.

It is undisputed that Cochran retired…