Chicago Park District v. Industrial Commission

Claimant Eugene Dechter filed an application for adjustment of claim pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Act (the Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 48, par. 138.1 et seq.) alleging that he was injured as a result of an altercation. The arbitrator found that claimant was permanently and totally disabled as a result of an accident which arose out of and in the course of his employment. On review, the Industrial Commission (the Commission) affirmed the arbitrator’s decision. The circuit court confirmed the Commission and the employer, Chicago Park District, appeals.

Claimant began working for the…