Complete Vending Services, Inc. v. Industrial Commission

Claimant, John Thompson, sought benefits pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act) (820 ILCS 305/1 et seq. (West 1996)) for injuries sustained on July 9, 1996, while in the employ of Complete Vending Services, Inc. (employer). The arbitrator awarded claimant medical and temporary total disability benefits after finding the accident arose out of and in the course of claimant’s employment. The arbitrator further awarded penalties pursuant to section 19(a)(1) of the Act (820 ILCS 305/19(a)(l) West 1996)). On appeal, the Industrial Commission (Commission) affirmed the decision of the…