Scott v. Industrial Commission

Hughie Scott, Jr. (decedent), was employed as a laborer by Illinois Wrecking Company. Illinois Wrecking subcontracted to perform demolition work for Capitol Construction Group, a division of Capitol Construction Companies, Inc. (general contractor). On March 19, 1986, the building in which decedent was working collapsed. Decedent suffered severe injuries and on May 6, 1986, died as a result of those injuries.

Prior to decedent’s death, Emma Scott, as wife and next friend of decedent, filed a claim under the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 48, par. 138.1 et seq.) for…