Hasler v. Industrial Commission

Claimant, Maxine Hasler, sought workmen’s compensation for an injury she sustained while in the employ of respondent, Robert Wease. An arbitrator found that she was totally and permanently disabled, and awarded her compensation in accordance with section 10(e) of the Workmen’s Compensation Act (Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 48, par. 138.10(e)). The Industrial Commission modified the decision of the arbitrator, finding that claimant was temporarily totally disabled. It further determined that her earnings base should be computed pursuant to section 10(a) of the Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch.…