Morton's of Chicago v. Industrial Commission

Morton’s of Chicago (Morton’s) appeals from an order of the circuit court of Cook County confirming a decision of the Industrial Commission (Commission), now known as the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (see 820 ILCS 305/12 (West 2004)), which awarded the claimant, Jane Rooch, benefits in connection with her application for adjustment of claim under the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act) (820 ILCS 305/1 et seq. (West 1998)). The claimant has cross-appealed arguing that the circuit court lacked jurisdiction to review the Commission’s decision. For the reasons that follow, we affirm the…