Technical Tape Corp. v. The Industrial Commission

317 N.E.2d 515 (1974)

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Technical Tape Corp. v. The Industrial Commission

Illinois Supreme Court
317 N.E.2d 515 (1974)

Facts

Terry Crain (plaintiff) was an employee of Technical Tape Corporation (defendant). On January 31, 1969, Crain was working the 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. shift. Towards the end of his shift, Crain was told to clean out residue from a 200-gallon glue churn. The glue residue contained toluene, exposure to which was known to cause dizziness and effects similar to alcohol. Crain worked in the glue churn for about 30 minutes. When Crain exited the glue churn at 10:45, he felt a burning sensation on his feet and legs and felt nauseous and dizzy. Shortly thereafter, Crain clocked out and left in his car. Crain drove erratically for about five miles before colliding with another car. Crain suffered several injuries, including a fractured skull and partial loss of use of his right foot. Crain sought workers’-compensation benefits related to his injuries. An arbitrator found in favor of Crain and entered an award for compensation based on temporary disability, partial incapacity, and permanent disfigurement. Both the Industrial Commission and the circuit court affirmed the award. Technical Tape appealed.

Rule of Law

Issue

Holding and Reasoning (Ward, J.)

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