Sheehan v. Springfield Seed & Floral, Inc.

HOLSTEIN, Judge.

Juanita June Sheehan (“Claimant”) sought workers’ compensation benefits as a result of having contracted pneumonia during her employment at Springfield Seed and Floral, Inc. (“Employer”). Following a hearing, her claim was denied by an administrative law judge. Claimant appealed the decision to the Industrial Commission. The Commission reversed the administrative law judge’s decision and entered an award in claimant’s favor.

There are two basic questions presented. The first is whether the evidence was sufficient for the Commission to find that the claimant suffered from an…