Village of Winnetka v. Industrial Commission

Claimant, William Fisher, brought a workers’ compensation claim against his employer, the Village of Winnetka, for injuries sustained on April 21, 1989. The arbitrator granted the claimant’s petition finding that his injuries occurred within the course of his employment. On review, the Industrial Commission (Commission) affirmed the award and the circuit court confirmed the decision of the Commission. The employer appeals. We affirm.

The claimant had worked for the village as a trash collector for approximately four years prior to the incident giving rise to this claim. During that time, his…