Illinois Armored Car Corp. v. Industrial Commission

Claimant, John Spizzinoco sought workers’ compensation benefits for injuries sustained while working for Illinois Armored Car Corporation. The arbitrator awarded him $341.19 per week for 262/v weeks as temporary total disability. The arbitrator also awarded $97.52 per week as a wage differential, which represents two-thirds of the difference between the average amount he would have earned if engaged in his former occupation and the average amount earned in the job he is capable of performing after the accident. The Industrial Commission (Commission) affirmed the arbitrator’s decision on…