Notes from the editorWorkers’ Compensation Law, October 2001Having practiced in this field since 1975, it is both an honor and a privilege to serve as Chair of the ISBA's Section Council on Workers' Compensation Law.
Time limit for filing summons in circuit courtBy Richard D. HanniganWorkers’ Compensation Law, October 2001Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. vs. Industrial Commission, No. 1-00-2925WC, was filed by the appellate court on August 9, 2001.
Appellate court decisionsBy Kim E. PresbreyWorkers’ Compensation Law, June 2001On March 15, 2001, the appellate court issued a ruling on Ford Motor Company v. Industrial Commission, 319 Ill.App.3d 1099, 253 Ill.Dec. 602. Warren Schussler, the decedent, and co-worker James Porte battled a fire that broke out on the roof the paint building at the Ford plant on July 14, 1987.
Congratulations to our new Arbitrator!Workers’ Compensation Law, June 2001Effective May 15, Dennis R. Ruth has been appointed as an Illinois Industrial Commission arbitrator.
Co-editor’s notesBy Richard D. HanniganWorkers’ Compensation Law, March 2001We all are waiting for the Industrial Commission to hire four new arbitrator's. It is the understanding of this editor that Central Management Services rejected the most recent arbitrator's examination and that they are working on a new one.
Workers’ compensation review: significant cases from the 2000 termWorkers’ Compensation Law, October 2000In Knox County YMCA v. Industrial Commission, 311 Ill. App. 3d 880, 725 N.E.2d 759, 244 Ill.Dec. 286 (3rd Dist. 2000), Anita Williamson was employed by the Knox County YMCA to perform day-care services for children of working parents.
SB1658 amends both the Illinois Insurance Code and the Illinois Workers’ Compensation ActBy Patrick A. TallonWorkers’ Compensation Law, August 2000SB 1658, which amends the Illinois Insurance Code, as well as both the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and Occupational Diseases Act, was passed by both the Illinois House of Representatives and the Illinois Senate on April 13, 2000 at the end of the Spring Session. The bill will be effective January 1, 2001.
Workers’ compensation on lineBy Phillip B. LenziniWorkers’ Compensation Law, August 2000The purpose of this article is to initiate, but certainly not conclude, the presentation and discussion of useful sites or URL's ("Uniform Resource Locators," the Internet address if you will), for workers' compensation practitioners.
Workers’ compensation review: significant cases from 1999 termBy Michael J. ColwellWorkers’ Compensation Law, August 2000The Industrial Commission Division of the Illinois Appellate Court hears appeals that arise out of proceedings before the Illinois Industrial Commission.
General informationWorkers’ Compensation Law, June 2000According to the Spring 2000 issue of Commission News, the Illinois Industrial Commission's publication, arbitrators decided, settled or dismissed nearly 73,000 workers' compensation cases in fiscal year 1999.
Notes from the editorWorkers’ Compensation Law, June 2000The Workers' Compensation Section Council has, over the last year, gathered information for an article advising its members how individual arbitrators handle their calls and trial dates.
Legislative newsWorkers’ Compensation Law, May 2000Senate Bill No. 1535, introduced by Senator Dillard on January 27, 2000, included in pertinent part the following proposed amendments to 820 ILCS 305/11, from Ch. 48, par. 138.11 of the Workers' Compensation Act, and 820 IILCS 310/11, from Ch. 48, par. 172.46 of the Workers' Occupational Diseases Act:
Notes from the editorWorkers’ Compensation Law, May 2000Our last newsletter focused on topics other than Industrial Commission news, so we decided to devote much of this newsletter to what's been happening in recent months at the Industrial Commission.
Hot topicsrecent decisionsBy Christine M. OryWorkers’ Compensation Law, April 2000Two recent appellate court decisions have placed the onus on the parties filing reviews or appeals to follow due diligence to ensure the circuit court clerk's office and the Industrial Commission's employees do their jobs in a proper and timely manner.
The Stip SheetWorkers’ Compensation Law, April 2000This month, the issue we will address from the Request for Hearing, or "Stip Sheet," is average weekly wage.
Workers’ compensationBy Bernard WysockiGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, April 2000The short answer is "yes." Recently, in Joe W. King v. Industrial Commission et al. (R.R. Donnelly), (Ill.Sup.Ct. No. 87099, 1/21/2000), the Illinois Supreme Court held that a former employee, who had been awarded permanent total disability under § 8(f) of the Workers' Compensation Act, could subsequently be required to submit to an independent medical examination requested by a former employer.
The Stip SheetWorkers’ Compensation Law, November 1999Each newsletter will include an article on one (or more) of the issues from the Request for Hearing, or "Stip Sheet," used at Arbitration Hearings at the Illinois Industrial Commission.
Justice Philip J. Rarick interviewBy Lance MallonWorkers’ Compensation Law, June 1999On the 23rd of March, 1999, we had the pleasure of doing a round table discussion with Justice Philip J. Rarick at the Porter's Steakhouse in Collinsville.
Recreational injuries and traveling employees: An unresolved questionBy H. Barry WesleyWorkers’ Compensation Law, June 1999Often a case will be decided which makes the "initial statement" of the law in an area; such was the decision in Bagcraft Corp. v. Industrial Comm'n, 302 Ill. App. 3d 334, 705 N.E.2d 919, 235 Ill. Dec. 736 (1998).
Workers’ compensation review—1998 term cases of significanceBy Michael J. ColwellWorkers’ Compensation Law, March 1999The Industrial Commission Division of the Illinois Appellate Court hears appeals that arise out of proceedings before the Illinois Industrial Commission.
