Northwestern Insulation v. Labor & Industry Review Commission

Northwestern Insulation appeals from a December 1, 1987 judgment of the circuit court, which upheld the Labor and Industry Review Commission’s award of worker’s compensation benefits to Edward P. Soletski to be paid by Northwestern Insulation. The critical issue on appeal is whether the Commission’s conclusion that Northwestern Insulation was Soletski’s last employer whose employment caused his disability is supported by credible evidence. We reverse.

I. Soletski suffers from asbestosis and seeks worker’s compensation benefits for that condition. During the course of his career, Soletski…