Reo Movers, Inc. v. Industrial Commission

Respondent, Reo Movers, Inc. (REO), appeals from an order of the circuit court of Cook County confirming a decision of the Industrial Commission (Commission) awarding benefits to the claimant, Charles Aikerson. On appeal, REO raises two issues: whether a loaned employee relationship existed between REO and Aikerson at the time of his injury; and whether Aikerson provided notice of his injury to REO pursuant to section 6(c) of the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 48, par. 138.6(c)). We affirm the decision of the circuit court.

At the arbitration hearing, Aikerson…