Illinois Appellate Court
Civil Court
Workers' Compensation
Claimant worked as a stationary engineer for hospital, and sustained injuries to neck, low back, and left knee in work-related accident and can no longer perform job duties of stationary engineer; undisputed that claimant is permanently and partially disabled. Commission had duty to admit and factor all evidence as to nature of claimant's post-injury employment with employer, not simply compare her pre- and post-injury wages. Commission had duty to factor other evidence as to positions available to claimant in competitive job market based on her restrictions and job skills and determine whether her disability has resulted in impairment of earning capacity. (HOLDRIDGE, HOFFMAN, HUDSON, and HARRIS, concurring.)