McCulla v. Industrial Commission

The appellant, David G. McCulla (the claimant), sought benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 48, par. 138.1 et seq.) contending he suffered injuries arising out of his employment with the appellee, the Elk Grove Village fire department (the employer). The arbitrator found the claimant suffered an accidental injury on August 14, 1984, and awarded benefits. The Industrial Commission (Commission) reversed, finding the claimant’s injuries were not causally connected to his employment. The Commission further found the causal connection issue was barred by the…