Rutledge v. Industrial Commission

The appellee, William Rutledge (claimant), was employed as a surface grinder for Sargent-Welch Scientific Company (Sargent-Welch or employer) when he developed a work-related disability. The claimant accepted a lesser paying job in the employer’s stockroom, but later quit, moved to Michigan and worked part time. Subsequently, on arbitration, the claimant was awarded two-thirds of the difference between his average weekly wage as a surface grinder and his Michigan job pursuant to section 8(d)l of the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act) (111. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 48, par. 138.8(d)(1)). The…