Court Upholds Determination That Worker's Condition Tied to Accident

The Illinois Appellate Court upheld a finding that an assembly line worker’s condition of was causally related to an accident that happened when a forklift pushed a bin into her. Case: Ford Motor Co. v. IWCC, No. 1-21-1218WC, 09/23/2022, unpublished. Facts: LiaWanda Henry worked for Ford Motor Co. on an assembly line. Her position required her to be in a standing position with the ability to bend over. Henry allegedly injured her back and shoulder at work on Oct. 10, 2014, after being struck by a bin. Henry reported her injury and was taken to the Franciscan St. Margaret Ha...