Having grown up in rural west central Illinois, surrounded by farmers and manufacturing laborers from John Deere and International Harvester, it was instilled in us “The Obstinate Children and the Illinois General Assembly”
I&F Prevails in IL Claim where Medical Records Contradict Petitioner’s Testimony
I&F recently prevailed at arbitration in an Illinois WC claim with a ruling that saves the employer thousands of dollars. The petitioner, a laborer, suffered a work “I&F Prevails in IL Claim where Medical Records Contradict Petitioner’s Testimony”
Continuing Education Opportunity: I&F to Conduct Mock WC Trial with Illinois Chamber of Commerce – June 13, 2017
Please join us as we conduct a mock trial for an Illinois worker’s compensation case. We will demonstrate how to present a defense with strategic “Continuing Education Opportunity: I&F to Conduct Mock WC Trial with Illinois Chamber of Commerce – June 13, 2017”
I&F Prevails in IL Claim as Petitioner’s Bilateral Carpal Tunnel Held Unrelated to Work Duties
I&F recently prevailed in a trial over the disputed issue of the Petitioner’s bilateral carpal tunnel conditions. The Petitioner alleged that her diagnoses and surgeries were “I&F Prevails in IL Claim as Petitioner’s Bilateral Carpal Tunnel Held Unrelated to Work Duties”
Missouri Commission Finds Horseplay Equals No Pay
Both in Missouri and in Illinois, accidents caused by horseplay in the workplace are usually not compensable. Horseplay or “goofing off” is generally not acceptable “Missouri Commission Finds Horseplay Equals No Pay”
I&F Upholds Prior Victories in Appeal before Madison County (IL) Circuit Court
Partner Kevin Deuschle previously obtained wins at Arbitration and before the Commission, awarding no benefits to the petitioner, in a case involving an allegedly work-related “I&F Upholds Prior Victories in Appeal before Madison County (IL) Circuit Court”
WI Supreme Court takes first look at 2013 law that disqualifies claimants from receiving unemployment benefits for “substantial fault.”
The May 4, 2017 Wisconsin Supreme Court decision in Lela Operton v. LIRC, 2017 WI 46, highlights the need going forward for employers denying unemployment “WI Supreme Court takes first look at 2013 law that disqualifies claimants from receiving unemployment benefits for “substantial fault.””
Iowa Governor Signs WC Bill
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad has signed a workers’ compensation bill that reduces benefits for injured workers, notably benefits for shoulder injuries, and decreases coverage for “Iowa Governor Signs WC Bill”
Indiana Court of Appeals Holds Termination of Employment does NOT Bar Entitlement to TTD Benefits in Indiana
The Indiana Court of Appeals recently weighed in on an issue that could prove troublesome for Indiana employers. In March, the Court addressed the issue “Indiana Court of Appeals Holds Termination of Employment does NOT Bar Entitlement to TTD Benefits in Indiana”
I&F’s Lauren Waninski admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court
Inman & Fitzgibbons Associate Attorney Lauren Waninski traveled to Washington, D.C. where she had the distinct honor of appearing before the United States Supreme Court. “I&F’s Lauren Waninski admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court”