D.J. Masonry Co. v. Industrial Commission

Claimant, Chuck Botta, filed an application for adjustment of claim pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Act (820 ILCS 305/1 et seq. (West 1994)) (Act) for injuries he sustained while working for D.J. Masonry Company (D.J. Masonry). The arbitrator awarded Botta temporary total disability for 98V? weeks and $2,500 in penalties under section 19(1) of the Act. See 820 ILCS 305/19(1) (West 1994). The Industrial Commission (Commission) modified the arbitrator’s award by increasing the average weekly wage. The Commission also awarded Botta penalties and attorney fees pursuant to section 19(k) and…