Illinois Work Comp News

The latest news about workers compensation in Illinois.
- 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:…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 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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