Wiscons v. Industrial Commission

Claimant Charles Wiscons sought workers’ compensation benefits following an injury suffered while working for respondent Chicago Park District. An arbitrator awarded benefits for a June 6, 1983, injury, but found no further compensation was due as a result of respondent’s credit for a prior back award of 25% loss of the use of the left leg. Neither party filed a timely petition for review with the Industrial Commission (Commission). Subsequently, claimant filed a petition with the Commission asking that the credit to respondent be reversed. The Commission denied claimant’s request on the…