According to the IWCC website, On February 15th, Arbitrators John Dibble and Jennifer Teague were placed on administrative leave. This week, Arbitrator Doug Holland will “Arbitrators Dibble and Teague Placed on Administrative Leave”
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Arbitrator Jutila on sick leave
From the IWCC and Arbitrator Jerry Jutila: “On January 16, the physicians at Rush University Medical Center discovered that Jerry Jutila has developed a brain “Arbitrator Jutila on sick leave”
Governor Quinn appoints Thomas J. Tyrrell as Commissioner
Governor Quinn has appointed Thomas J. Tyrrell as commissioner, effective 2/14/11. After completing a training program, Commissioner Tyrrell will serve as the labor member on “Governor Quinn appoints Thomas J. Tyrrell as Commissioner”
New Downstate Arbitration Assignments Announced
New downstate arbitration assignments have been announced by the Commission. Chairman Weisz has reassigned territories, effective March 1st, in the southern part of the state “New Downstate Arbitration Assignments Announced”
General Assembly Ignores WC Reform
As many of you may know, the 96th session of the Illinois General Assembly ended yesterday in the very early morning hours following several weeks “General Assembly Ignores WC Reform”
Successful Accident Defenses are No Accident
As we recently posted, a capable defense team, thorough claim investigation, and careful witness preparation are key to maintaining a successful defense to a disputed “Successful Accident Defenses are No Accident”
Illinois Legislators Start 2011 with WC Reform
Happy New Year to all of you! We hope you enjoyed your holidays, and we welcome all of our readers to 2011, when we continue “Illinois Legislators Start 2011 with WC Reform”
Happy Holidays
Inman and Fitzgibbons wishes you and your families a happy and healthy Holiday Season and New Year.
Respondent Wins where Bathroom is too small for Petitioner’s Claim
Accidents happen, and sometimes they don’t. A capable defense team can prove this. Congratulations to Judy Nash for a recent victory in showing that the “Respondent Wins where Bathroom is too small for Petitioner’s Claim”
Illinois General Assembly Committees Go to Work
We have been informed that the Senate and House Special Committees on Workers’ Compensation are now reviewing the statements and reports they have been provided “Illinois General Assembly Committees Go to Work”