Homerding v. Industrial Commission

Claimant, Anna G. Homerding, sought benefits pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act) (820 ILCS 305/1 et seq. (West 1996)) for injuries sustained to her wrist on December 11, 1996, while in the employ of employer, House of Charles. The arbitrator determined that claimant’s injuries arose out of and in the course of her employment and awarded her 142/y weeks of temporary total disability benefits, medical expenses, and 30% loss of use of the left hand. The arbitrator also awarded penalties and attorney fees under sections 19(Z), 19(k) and 16 of the Act for employer’s unreasonable and…