Yellow Freight Systems v. Industrial Commission

Claimant, Lurton Pepper, filed an application for adjustment of a claim seeking workers’ compensation benefits against his employer, Yellow Freight Systems, Inc. (Yellow). An arbitrator found Pepper to be totally and permanently disabled and awarded him $304.21 per week for life, together with $220 for necessary medical expenses. On review before the Industrial Commission, the decision of the arbitrator was affirmed and the Commission added $5,942.22 for necessary medical expenses. On further review the circuit court of Ogle County confirmed the Commission and this appeal followed.

Pepper was…