Forrest v. Industrial Commission

Claimant, Thomas B. Forrest, filed a claim for compensation with the Industrial Commission, alleging that he was injured while working at the Caterpillar Tractor Company on November 18, 1975. The arbitrator awarded claimant temporary disability payments and compensation for 25% loss of use of both legs. On review sought by respondent, Caterpillar, the case was submitted to the Industrial Commission on the record, and the Commission vacated the award, ruling that claimant had failed to prove that his injury arose out of and in the course of his employment. Claimant appealed to the circuit…