Maxim's of Illinois, Inc. v. Industrial Commission

This is an appeal from an order of the circuit court of Champaign County setting aside an award of compensation by the Industrial Commission to claimant, Elma R. Buhs, for injuries sustained in a parking lot on her way to work.

On December 4, 1964, claimant was employed by the respondent, Maxim’s of Illinois, Inc., as a beautician. The employer’s shop was located on the second floor of W. Lewis & Co., a department store in Champaign, Illinois. That morning claimant telephoned the manager of the beauty shop, Jaye Bunker, and asked if she could ride to work with her because it was raining. Miss…