Nunn v. Industrial Commission

Claimant Lillian Nunn sought benefits for a back injury allegedly sustained while working for respondent General Electric Company. An arbitrator awarded benefits. On review, the Industrial Commission reversed the arbitrator’s decision, finding that claimant failed to prove she sustained accidental injuries arising out of and in the course of her employment. The circuit court of Vermilion County confirmed the Commission’s decision, and claimant appeals.

Claimant was the only witness to testify at a hearing before the arbitrator. In 1974, claimant injured her back while working for respondent.…