Illinois Work Comp News

Published by Howdy Workers on May 22, 2021May 22, 2021

The latest news about workers compensation in Illinois.

• Injured Worker Can't Hold Borrowing Employer Civilly Liable
  November 9, 2023
  The Illinois Appellate Court upheld a determination that an injured worker could not pursue a civil claim against his borrowing employer. Case: Leman v. Volmut, No. 2019 L 3711, 10/26/2023, published. Facts:…
• Court Finds Injured Police Officer's Benefits Were Miscalculated
  October 17, 2023
  The Illinois Appellate Court overturned a permanent partial disability award to an injured police officer, finding the Workers’ Compensation Commission had miscalculated the amount due after accounting for the credit…
• Appellate Court Clarifies Calculation of Interest on Unpaid Judgments
  August 22, 2023
  The Illinois Appellate Court clarified that interest accrues on unpaid judgments without exception, including money that has been escrowed because it is subject to a lien. Frank Barnai sued Wal-Mart Stores…
• Exclusive Remedy Bars Mother's Suit Over Son's Murder by Co-Worker
  August 10, 2023
  The Appellate Court of Illinois upheld a determination that the exclusive remedy provision of the Workers’ Compensation Act barred a mother’s lawsuit against her slain son’s employer for his murder…
• Chamber of Commerce Hosting Work Comp, Safety Conference Oct. 17
  July 27, 2023
  The Illinois Chamber of Commerce opened registration for its Workers’ Compensation and Safety conference scheduled for Oct. 17 in Lisle. The conference will feature a case law update as well as…
• Governor Announces Arbitrator Appointments
  July 24, 2023
  Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday announced the reappointment of eight arbitrators as well as the appointment of two others to fill upcoming vacancies. Jennifer E. Bae The governor appointed Jennifer…
• Pritzker Appoints Kisa P. Sthankiya to Workers' Compensation Commission Review Board
  July 18, 2023
  Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker appointed Kisa P. Sthankiya to serve on the Workers’ Compensation Commission Review Board. Kisa P. Sthankiya Sthankiya is a partner at the firm of Rusin & Maciorowski…
• Pritzker Reappoints Wolin to Medical Fee Advisory Board
  June 27, 2023
  Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker reappointed Dr. Preston Wolin to serve as a member of the Workers’ Compensation Medical Fee Advisory Board. Preston Wolin Wolin has served as a member of the…
• Pizza Maker Faces $2.8M Fine for Safety Violations
  June 16, 2023
  Federal workplace safety regulators fined an Illinois pizza maker $2.8 million alleging that it could have prevented the death of a 29-year-old sanitation worker by following proper machine safety protocols. The…
• Goldberg Segalla Adds Calvin J. Brown to Chicago Group
  June 9, 2023
  Goldberg Segalla added Calvin J. Brown to the firm’s workers’ compensation group in Chicago. Calvin J. Brown Brown counsels and defends employers, insurers and third-party administrators in workers’ compensation matters throughout…

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