Illinois Work Comp News

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

The latest news about workers compensation in Illinois.

• Staph Infection Presumption Measure Heading to Governor
  June 8, 2021
  Illinois lawmakers have passed a bill that would create a rebuttable presumption that methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is compensable for firefighters, emergency medical technicians and paramedics. Rep. Marcus Evans The Senate on…
• No Benefits for Worker Injured in Fall
  May 6, 2021
  The Illinois Appellate Court ruled that a worker was not entitled to benefits for her injuries in a fall from hopping over a chain barrier to turn in her time card. Case: Purcell…
• Judge's Failure to Properly Dispose of Issues Deprives Appellate Court of Jurisdiction
  May 5, 2021
  The Illinois Appellate Court ruled that a trial court judge failed to properly dispose of the issues between an injured worker and his employer, so it lacked jurisdiction over the…
• House Passes Staph Infection Presumption Bill
  April 27, 2021
  The Illinois House of Representatives passed a bill that would make it easier for some first responders who acquire methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus to obtain workers’ compensation benefits. HB 3662, which unanimously passed…
• IWCC Completes Transition to Electronic Filing
  April 23, 2021
  The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission announced that it stopped accepting paper filings and that all applications, motions, decisions and reviews must be submitted electronically through CompFile. “Any paper filings that were mailed or…
• Court Reduces Employer's Liability for Contribution Claims Assigned to Injured Worker
  April 12, 2021
  The Illinois Appellate Court ruled that an injured worker’s employer was entitled to a reduction in the judgment against it on the contribution claims that third parties had assigned to…
• Terms of Settlement Prevent Widow From Challenging Offset to BLBA Benefits
  March 24, 2021
  A federal appellate court ruled that a worker’s widow could not challenge a reduction in the amount payable under the Black Lung Benefits Act because of his prior settlement of…
• WCC Announces Realignment of Panels
  March 24, 2021
  The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission announced the realignment of its panels following the recent appointments of two new members. Deborah Baker Gov. J.B. Pritzker appointed Deborah Baker and Christopher Harris to…
• Governor Announces WCC Appointments
  March 23, 2021
  Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the appointment of two new members to the Workers’ Compensation Commission, as well as the reappointment of four others. Deborah Baker The governor appointed Deborah Baker…
• Container Company Cited After Worker Is Crushed by Industrial Vehicle
  March 15, 2021
  Safety officials have cited an Illinois container shipping company after a newly hired worker was run over by a heavy-lift vehicle that amputated his leg and crushed his pelvis, the…

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