Roodhouse Envelope Co. v. Industrial Commission

Claimant, Myrtle Allen, filed an application for adjustment of claim, pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 48, pars. 138.1 through 138.30 (now 820ILCS Ann. 305/1 through 305/30 (Michie 1993))) alleging injuries arising out of and in the course of her employment with Roodhouse Envelope Company (employer).

Following an emergency hearing pursuant to section 19(b — 1) of the Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 48, par. 131.19(b — 1) (now 820 ILCS Ann. 305/19(b — 1) (Michie 1993))), the arbitrator found that the claimant was entitled to 94s / 7 weeks of temporary…