Court Reduces Employer's Liability for Contribution Claims Assigned to Injured Worker

The Illinois Appellate Court ruled that an injured worker’s employer was entitled to a reduction in the judgment against it on the contribution claims that third parties had assigned to its employee as part of a settlement. Case: Barnai v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc., No. 1-19-1306, 03/31/2021, published. Facts and procedural history: Frank Barnai worked for the Summit Fire Protection Co. He suffered injuries while working at a Walmart store construction site in October 2007. Barnai filed suit against Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the owner of the property. He also named the general contractor, Inte...