Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission
Recent News About Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission
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Insurance carrier denies uninsured motorist claim due to workers' compensation settlement
EAST ST. LOUIS — A St. Clair County man is being sued by his employer's insurance carrier, which alleges it did not consent to a Workers' Compensation claim settlement relating to injuries from a collision. -
ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Announces Appointment to Illinois Commission
Bradley Gillespie will serve as an Arbitrator on the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission. -
Fifth District affirms ruling that former corrections officer not entitled to additional work comp
MT VERNON — The Fifth District Appellate Court agreed that a St. Clair County corrections officer, injured on the job almost seven years ago, is not entitled to additional workers compensation because he worked a part-time job outside the county sheriff's department. -
Trucking firm, insurance company accused of conspiracy to classify workers as contractors
EDWARDSVILLE - A trucking company and its insurance provider stand accused of conspiring to prevent its drivers from filing workers' compensation claim to avoid scrutiny and the potential of them being classified as employees. -
Worker not entitled to new benefits, injury linked to ongoing medical condition, appeals court rules
An employee has failed to persuade an appeals court that his workers' compensation claim was linked to a new injury that happened in the course of his employment. -
ILLINOIS GOVERNOR JB PRITZKER: Gov. Pritzker Announces Nine Appointments to Illinois State Boards and Commissions
Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following individuals have agreed to serve in his administration. -
Man alleges injuries after his feet got stuck in mud at construction site
BELLEVILLE — A Waterloo resident is suing the owner of a property and a subcontractor, claiming he was injured while working on a construction site. -
Former J.F. Electric employee alleges retaliation for work comp claim
EDWARDSVILLE — An employee is suing J.F. Electric for allegedly terminating him for filing a workers compensation claim. -
Former Stock Transport employee alleges wrongful terminated
BELLEVILLE – A Vandalia man alleges he was terminated in retaliation for workers' compensation claim. -
Appeals court vacates IWCC ruling in neck injury claim case
MOUNT VERNON – The Fifth District Appellate Court has overturned a Randolph County ruling that upheld an Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission ruling in an employee’s adjustment claim seeking benefits from Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. -
Fifth District upholds denial of man's workers' compensation claim
The Fifth District Appellate Court on Nov. 1 denied an appeal by Robert Leyden to collect workers' compensation benefits after Leyden alleged he was injured in an on-the-job accident. -
Appellate court rules in favor of Workers' Compensation Commission regarding man's cellulitis
MOUNT VERNON – The Fifth District Appellate Court has reversed a ruling issued by St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert LeChien favoring a workers' compensation claimant. -
AG Madigan sued over refusal to fight work comp claims brought by 'personal assistants'; CMS director says millions have been improperly paid
Over the past five years, more than 200 personal assistants have received $5.8 million in workers' compensation benefits, according to a spokesperson with the Central Management Services, which averages $29,000 per claim, -
McBride & Son sued over alleged retaliatory discharge
A Belleville woman is suing her former employers for terminating her following injuries she sustained in a job-site accident. Judith M. -
Former Olin Winchester worker alleges retaliatory discharge after filing work comp claim
RosenstengelA Bethalto woman is suing a former employer she alleges fired her for filing a workers' compensation claim. Kimberly J. Feeney filed the lawsuit against Olin Brass and Winchester Inc. of East Alton on Aug. 26 in Madison County Circuit Court. Feeney says she was working for Olin Winchester in May 2010, when she was involved in an on-the-job accident. According to the complaint, ammunition -
Work Comp Commission sues business to recover $50K paid over thumb injury
The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission has filed suit against the landscaping company that it claims has failed to pay more than $50,000 for medical costs incurred by one of its workers. -
St. Clair County employee set to receive $116K work comp claim; Salary in '07 topped $80K
McGlynn An office manager at the St. Clair County Circuit Clerk's office is set to receive more than $116,000 from a workers' compensation claim that alleges her job caused her to develop carpal tunnel syndrome. -
The Devil's in the Details on Illinois Workers' Comp Reform
Kay Ever heard the old saying, "don't judge a book by its cover?" The same can be said of bills passed in Springfield called "reform." The General Assembly approved a diluted workers' compensation bill in the final hours of the spring legislative session under the guise of reform that in truth falls far short of making the meaningful changes needed to reduce the crushing cost of Illinois' broken workers' comp system. -
Travelers class certification reversed at Fifth District
Stack MOUNT VERNON – Former Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack abused his discretion when he certified a LakinChapman class action against Travelers Casualty and Surety, Fifth District appellate court judges ruled on March 14. -
Ruth to hear Madison's summary judgment motion in worker's retaliatory discharge suit
Ruth Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth is set to hear a summary judgment motion filed by the City of Madison in a case brought by a former worker who claims he was wrongly fired.