Following petitioner’s objection to the scheduling of a comprehensive pain management IME, a hearing was held before the IWCC pursuant to I&F’s Motion to Compel “Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Finds Psychologist Qualified under Section 12 of the Act to perform an Independent Medical Examination”
Category: Commission News
Governor Rauner Announces IWCC Appointments
On Friday, Governor Rauner announced that Arbitrator Joann Fratianni-Atsaves has been named Chair of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. He also announced several Commissioner appointments: “Governor Rauner Announces IWCC Appointments”
Illinois Commissioner and Arbitrator Appointments Confirmed
On February 17, 2015 the full Illinois Senate confirmed Stephen Mathis as Commissioner and the following Arbitrator Appointments: Milton Black; Maria Bocanegra; Stephen Friedman; Steven “Illinois Commissioner and Arbitrator Appointments Confirmed”
Passing of Former Industrial Commission Chairman and Arbitrator, Ray Rybacki
From the IWCC website: “Ray Rybacki served 38 years with the Industrial Commission; 35 of which he was an Arbitrator and 3 years as Chairman. “Passing of Former Industrial Commission Chairman and Arbitrator, Ray Rybacki”
Governor Quinn appoints Ron Rascia Acting Chairman of the IWCC
Former IWCC Chairman Michael Latz resigned on November 30th and Governor Quinn has appointed Ronald A. Rascia as Acting Chairman, effective today. Chairman Rascia first “Governor Quinn appoints Ron Rascia Acting Chairman of the IWCC”
Illinois Arbitration territory changes in 2015
News from the IWCC on the changing venues: Zone 4, which now consists of New Lenox and Ottawa, will add Kankakee as a new site. “Illinois Arbitration territory changes in 2015”
Governor Quinn Appoints Four New Arbitrators
Governor Pat Quinn appointed four new arbitrators to the Commission: Maria Bocanegra is an attorney at Katz Friedman, specializing in workers’ compensation. She previously worked “Governor Quinn Appoints Four New Arbitrators”
IWCC announces 2014 open house dates
The Commission has announced March 19 and June 19 as the Chicago open house dates for the first half of 2014. The program will begin “IWCC announces 2014 open house dates”
IWCC announces Arbitrator and Commissioner assignments
Effective February 1, 2014, Arbitrator Barbara Flores will take over the call in Zone 4 (Geneva, New Lenox, Ottawa) formerly assigned to now-Commissioner Stephen Mathis. “IWCC announces Arbitrator and Commissioner assignments”
Governor Quinn appoints new Commissioner and Arbitrator
Governor Quinn has appointed Arbitrator Stephen Mathis as a Commissioner representing the public. Commissioner Mathis has served as an Arbitrator since 1996. Governor Quinn also “Governor Quinn appoints new Commissioner and Arbitrator”