Interlake Steel, Inc. v. Industrial Commission

John Anderson filed an application for adjustment of his claim under the Workers’ Compensation Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 48, par. 138.1 et seq.) for injuries suffered while he was employed by Interlake Steel, Inc. (Interlake). An arbitrator awarded Mr. Anderson benefits for permanent partial disability and medical expenses. The Industrial Commission affirmed the award of the arbitrator, and the circuit court of Cook County confirmed the decision of the Industrial Commission.

On appeal Interlake raises two issues: (1) whether the decision of the Industrial Commission that Mr. Anderson…