Sergio's Pizza v. Soncini

Opinion

COLEMAN, J.

This workers’ compensation appeal raises the novel question whether the Industrial Commission has authority at the review stage to modify an application for benefits from injury or occupational disease to a request for review on change of condition. The employer, Sergio’s Pizza, and its carrier, Hartford Casualty Insurance Company (collectively, employer), contend that the Commission’s action resulted in a determination of the employee’s claim without affording them proper notice and a reasonable opportunity to defend. The employer complains that at the hearing before the…