Whitmer v. Industrial Commission

Claimant appeals from an order of the trial court which quashed summons and dismissed his Industrial Commission (Commission) review proceeding for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction. Claimant contends the court erred in that determination. We disagree and affirm.

The facts are undisputed. Following the issuance of the Commission’s decision, claimant filed for review in the circuit court. Presented to the circuit clerk were the following documents:(1) A summons to the Industrial Commission;(2) A summons to respondent’s attorneys;(3) A certificate of mailing; and(4) A receipt for payment of the…