Weyer v. Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission

JUSTICE ROBERT E. GORDON

delivered the opinion of the court:

Claimant, Patrick Weyer, filed an application for adjustment of claim pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act) (820 ILCS 305/1 et seq. (West 2004)), seeking benefits for injuries to his left shoulder and lower back allegedly received while in the employ of respondent, Wagner Heating & Ventilation (Wagner). Following a section 19(b) hearing, an arbitrator, on July 24, 2003, found that claimant suffered an accidental injury on June 3, 2002, arising out of and in the course of his employment with Wagner. In her decision, the…