Elmhurst Park District v. Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission

Claimant, Sean T. Murphy, worked at a fitness facility operated by respondent, Elmhurst Park District. On January 3, 2002, claimant injured his right leg while playing in a wallyball 1 game on respondent’s premises during his work shift. Claimant sought benefits for his injury pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act) (820 ILCS 305/1 et seq. (West 2002)). Respondent asserted that claimant’s injury was not compensable by virtue of section 11 of the Act (820 ILCS 305/11 (West 2002)), which precludes an employee from recovering for accidental injuries incurred while participating in…