Schultz v. Industrial Commission

The claimant, Herbert Schultz, appeals from an order of the Industrial Commission denying him benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Act (the Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 48, par. 138.1 et seq.). The claim was initially denied by the arbitrator. The Commission also denied benefits, and the Commission’s decision was confirmed by the circuit court of Cook County.

The claimant was an outside salesman for the defendant, Lustra Lighting. The claimant placed orders and submitted weekly activity reports by mail. He testified that he was required to mail the weekly reports by Saturday of each…