Ford Motor Co. v. Industrial Commission

The sole issue on appeal is the propriety of the Industrial Commission’s award to claimant, Elizabeth Bacon, of $1,130 as penalties (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 48, par. 138.19(1)), and $1,135 as attorney fees (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 48, par. 138.16) against Ford Motor Company for failing to pay claimant’s benefits without good cause.

Claimant filed an application for adjustment of her claim under the Workers’ Compensation Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 48, par. 138.1 et seq.) for injuries she sustained to her back while employed by Ford. An arbitrator awarded claimant 206/? weeks of…