Managing partner Tom Fitzgibbons scored an impressive victory from the Commission and for all Illinois employers in overturning an award of permanent total disability awarded for “I&F Successfully Defends Bank CEO’s Stress Claim”
Category: Illinois News
Appellate Court Analyzes “Increased Risk” for Traveling Employee
The First District Appellate Court recently examined the compensability of an accident involving a traveling employee and evaluated whether the claimant was at a risk “Appellate Court Analyzes “Increased Risk” for Traveling Employee”
Beware Disruptive Children and Children with Chairs!
In a pair of cases wherein an employee of a children’s educational center allegedly sustained to accidental injuries to her spine, Partner Steve Murdock of our “Beware Disruptive Children and Children with Chairs!”
Confirmation of Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Chairman and Commissioner Appointments
On April 30th 2015, the Illinois General Assembly took action on IWCC Executive Appointments. The appointments of Chairman Joann Fratianni, and Commissioner Joshua Luskin and “Confirmation of Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Chairman and Commissioner Appointments”
Applying Credits for Prior Cases in IL is Simple, Except When it’s Not
If a claimant has had a prior settlement or award for a loss of a body part, other than for a loss of the person “Applying Credits for Prior Cases in IL is Simple, Except When it’s Not”
Pre-Existing Rotator Cuff Tear Not Compensable
In September 2013, I&F attorney Lauren Waninski recorded a win in a disputed case involving a claimant who alleged a rotator cuff tear after an “Pre-Existing Rotator Cuff Tear Not Compensable”
Arbitrator Rejects Petitioner’s Claim of Permanent & Total Disability
We are pleased to announce the receipt of a favorable arbitration decision finding that the petitioner failed to prove he was permanently and totally disabled. “Arbitrator Rejects Petitioner’s Claim of Permanent & Total Disability”
Tire Technician’s Claim Falls Flat
Veteran attorney Scott McCain recently prevailed in defense of a repetitive trauma claim filed by a tire technician. In this case, the claimant alleged that “Tire Technician’s Claim Falls Flat”
I&F and the Illinois Chamber of Commenrce add Effingham date for Traveling Employee Seminar
We recently announced our upcoming March 25 seminar at the Illinois Chamber of Commerce covering issues related to traveling employees. For our downstate readers who cannot make “I&F and the Illinois Chamber of Commenrce add Effingham date for Traveling Employee Seminar”
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”