Choi v. Industrial Commission

PRESIDING JUSTICE McCULLOUGH

delivered the opinion of the court:

Claimant, Sun Choi, filed a petition for immediate hearing pursuant to section 19(b—1) of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act (Act) (820 ILCS 305/19(b—1) (West 1992)) for injuries sustained during the course of her employment with respondent Ravenswood Hospital. The arbitrator awarded claimant the relief sought. On review, however, the Illinois Industrial Commission (Commission) reversed the arbitrator on the grounds the Commission lacked jurisdiction. The circuit court confirmed the decision of the Commission.

The sole issue…