Adams Truck Lines v. Industrial Commission

Claimant, Herbert Harney, filed an application for benefits based upon an injury he allegedly received on October 7, 1985, while employed by Adams Truck Lines, Inc. The arbitrator denied benefits. The Industrial Commission (Commission) reversed the decision of the arbitrator and awarded benefits to the claimant. The circuit court confirmed the Commission’s award. The employer appeals.

Claimant is an over-the-road truck driver. On the morning of October 7, 1985, he drove his truck, which was loaded with 19 pallets of mayonnaise, from his home in Sheridan, Illinois, to Melrose Distribution…