Brady v. Louis Ruffolo & Sons Construction Co.

The claimant, Thomas R. Brady, was severely injured when a truck crashed into the building where he was employed by the respondent, Louis Ruffolo & Sons Construction Company. Brady later filed an application for adjustment of claim under the Workers’ Compensation Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 48, pars. 138.1 through 138.30) seeking compensation for his injuries. Following a hearing, an arbitrator denied the claim, concluding that Brady’s injuries did not “arise out of” his employment. The Industrial Commission affirmed the arbitrator’s decision. The circuit court of Will County confirmed the…