Dodson v. Industrial Commission

Claimant, Beulah Dodson, sought benefits pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act) (820 ILCS 305/1 et seq. (West 1998)), for injuries sustained on March 23, 1996, while employed by Meadow Woods Country Club (employer). The arbitrator concluded claimant’s injuries arose out of and in the course of her employment and awarded benefits. The Illinois Industrial Commission (Commission) reversed, and the circuit court of Clinton County confirmed the Commission’s decision on administrative review. Claimant appeals to this court, and we affirm.

I. Background

Claimant had worked for employer as a…