Wolland v. Industrial Commission

Claimant, Jerry Wolland, a Peoria policeman, sought compensation under the Workmen’s Compensation Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 48, pars. 138.1 et seq.) for injuries sustained when his service revolver accidentally discharged. The arbitrator denied compensation, finding claimant “failed to prove that he sustained accidental injuries arising out of and in the course of his employment.” That decision was affirmed by the Industrial Commission, and confirmed by the Peoria County circuit court. Claimant appealed pursuant to óur Rule 302(a). 73 Ill. 2d R. 302(a).

The proof indicated that on…