Heath v. Industrial Commission

James Heath (claimant) filed an application for adjustment of claim pursuant to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act (Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 48, par. 138.1 et seq.) against Jewel Companies (employer) alleging that he sustained a work-related injury. Following a hearing, the arbitrator denied benefits, finding that claimant failed to prove that the accident arose out of claimant’s employment. The Industrial Commission (Commission) affirmed and on judicial review the circuit court confirmed.

On June 28, 1985, claimant, a stock clerk, was working in the produce section at Jewel.…