Outboards v. Industrial Commission

An arbitrator for the Industrial Commission found that claimant, Kenneth Degeneffe, had suffered a back injury arising out of and in the course of employment. On review, after admitting medical records, the Industrial Commission affirmed the arbitrator’s decision and ordered that it stand as the decision of the Industrial Commission. On certiorari, the circuit court of Lake County confirmed the decision of the Commission. The respondent employer appealed pursuant to Rule 302(a). 58 Ill. 2d R. 302(a).

Respondent contends that the claimant did not establish by a preponderance of the evidence…