O'Fallon School District No. 90 v. Industrial Commission

Karen Kenna (claimant) sought benefits pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 48, par. 138.1 et seq.) for injuries sustained on May 8, 1990, while in the employ of O’Fallon School District No. 90 (employer). The arbitrator denied benefits on the grounds claimant’s injuries did not arise out of her employment. On review, the Industrial Commission (Commission) affirmed the decision of the arbitrator. The circuit court of St. Clair County, however, reversed the decision of the Commission and remanded the cause for the entry of an award of benefits. On remand,…