Stevenson Olds Sales & Service v. Industrial Commission

Based on the death of her husband, Merle Garrison (the decedent), the petitioner, Gertrude B. Garrison, sought death benefits under section 7 of the Workers’ Compensation Act (the Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 48, par. 138.7) for herself and her adult son. The Industrial Commission awarded benefits. The circuit court set aside the award, and this appeal followed. The petitioner argues in the instant appeal that the decedent’s accidental death arose out of and in the course of the decedent’s employment with the respondent, Stevenson Olds Sales and Service. We reverse and reinstate the award.

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