Sekora v. Industrial Commission

Petitioner, Peter W. Sekora, sought worker’s compensation benefits after injuring his leg while working for respondent, Du Page Honda. An arbitrator awarded benefits. The Industrial Commission reversed, finding petitioner failed to prove he sustained accidental injuries arising out of and in the course of his employment. The trial court confirmed the Commission’s decision. On appeal, petitioner contends the Commission’s decision is wrong as a matter of law and is against the manifest weight of the evidence.

Petitioner testified that on August 8, 1983, he worked part time for respondent as a…