Neal v. Industrial Commission

The petitioner, Romie Neal, filed a claim under the Workmen’s Compensation Act (the Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 48, par. 138.1 et seq.) for an injury he sustained while an employee of the respondent, IML Freight, Inc. (the company). The petitioner appeals from a judgment of the circuit court confirming the Industrial Commission’s denial of benefits.

On August 15, 1975, the petitioner was injured in an accident unrelated to the instant claim. The petitioner consulted Dr. Meany, an orthopedist, who treated the soreness and pain in the petitioner’s neck and shoulders as well as the pain in…