Hannibal, Inc. v. Industrial Commission

In proceedings before an arbitrator and the Industrial Commission the claimant, Anthony J. Hannibal, was awarded compensation for injuries, and granted reimbursement for medical expenses in the amount of $6,114.77. On review the circuit court of Cook County affirmed except for reversing an award of $1700 for reimbursement for hospitalization costs at Alexian Brothers Hospital. The employer appealed, contending that the claimant’s injuries did not arise out of or in the course of his employment. Claimant cross-appealed challenging the circuit court’s refusal to allow the reimbursement for…