Health & Hospitals Governing Commission of Cook County Hospital v. Industrial Commission

An arbitrator for the Industrial Commission awarded workmen’s compensation benefits to claimant, Irene Johnson, for 10% permanent and complete loss of use of her right and left legs sustained in an accident arising out of and in the course of her employment at Cook County Hospital. Upon review, the Industrial Commission affirmed the award, but on certiorari the circuit court of Cook County reversed the decision of the Industrial Commission, and this appeal followed.

Claimant’s testimony describing the occurrence was the only evidence offered as to the circumstances under which the injury…