R.D. Masonry, Inc. v. Industrial Commission

R.D. Masonry, Inc. (R.D.), appeals from an order of the circuit court confirming a decision of the Industrial Commission (Commission), awarding the claimant, Scott Hunter, benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act) (820 ILCS 305/1 et seq. (West 1998)). For the reasons that follow, we reverse and remand this matter to the Commission with directions.

The procedural history and facts pertinent to a resolution of this appeal are as follows.

The claimant filed an application for adjustment of claim under the Act seeking benefits for injuries he alleged that he received on August 21, 1998,…