Knox County YMCA v. Industrial Commission

Claimant, Anita Williamson, filed an application for adjustment of claim pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act) (820 ILCS 305/1 et seq. (West 1992)) alleging that she sustained injuries on December 14, 1993, while in the employ of respondent, Knox County YMCA. The arbitrator found that claimant’s injuries did not arise out of and in the course of claimant’s employment by respondent. The Industrial Commission (Commission) reversed. On judicial review, the circuit court of Knox County confirmed the Commission’s decision.

On appeal, respondent contends that the Commission erred in…