Temporary Worker Can't Sue Borrowing Employer

The Illinois Appellate Court ruled that a worker's personal injury suit against her borrowing employer was barred by the exclusive remedy provision of the Workers’ Compensation Act. Case: Torrijos v. International Paper Co., No. 18-L-75, 06/22/2021, published. Facts: The International Paper Co. and the Cano Container Corp. are packaging companies. In 2015, IPC purchased a glue machine from Cano and assumed its lease of a packaging plant in Aurora. IPC contracted with Kane County Personnel Inc., a temporary staffing agency, for workers. KCP hired Lucila Torrijos and sent ...