Worker's Compensation Top Illinois News Stories Top Illinois Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:30:03 News Law Workers' Compensation Workman's Compensation Workmen's Compensation 60 Grand Jury Indicts Claims Adjuster and Others in Claims Scam http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e21ec3b994effc8148ca228deb885387j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e21ec3b994effc8148ca228deb885387j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A Will County grand jury indicted a TPA claims adjuster and eight others with participating in a scheme to defraud carriers. Ruth Resigns as Illinois WCC Chairman http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=78cce3c6e71e22fe26a23008dba4fe89b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=78cce3c6e71e22fe26a23008dba4fe89b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Commission Chairman Dennis Ruth resigned as chairman, effective Oct 2 and will be replaced by Arbitrator Gerald Jutila. Wells Fargo Appoints Sales Executive in Chicago http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b0f89abd9870eaf032028ff1754847a2j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b0f89abd9870eaf032028ff1754847a2j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Wells Fargo appointed Allison Morgan, formerly of MetLife, as sales executive in its Chicago office. OSHA Hits Masonry Company with Six Citations, $175,600 in Fines http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6556b0a254e9255f4bd35674aeb716b4b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6556b0a254e9255f4bd35674aeb716b4b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA issued six citations and $175,600 in fines to a Chicago-based building masonry firm for alleged violations including lack of fall protection. OSHA Issues 16 Citations, $152,500 in Fines to Waukegan Foundry http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b0728f66f7e1483c19378f38f003783bb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b0728f66f7e1483c19378f38f003783bb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA issued 16 citations with fines totaling $152,500 to Waukegan Steel Sales for alleged safety violations. Landscape Contractors, OSHA Renew Workplace Safety Alliance http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=10b80d189fa72326e456770122d38319b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=10b80d189fa72326e456770122d38319b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA and the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association renewed their workplace safety alliance for two years. City´s Bonus Program Prompts Concern Over Under Reporting Injuries http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ad412ebc350084c7e8e6f86975ac257bb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ad412ebc350084c7e8e6f86975ac257bb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Some experts say Springfield's program to give bonuses to workers with no workers' compensation claims could result in under reporting of injuries. Exclusive Remedy Bars Negligence Suit After Horse Kicks Worker http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f5391ba956696c611ba1b8d8e1fda0edk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f5391ba956696c611ba1b8d8e1fda0edk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A worker who was kicked in the head by a horse is barred from suing her employers for negligence by exclusive remedy, an appellate court ruled. OSHA Issues 11 Citations, $159,500 in Fines to Truck Manufacturer http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e635e8998864c5b6c0191be087985689b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e635e8998864c5b6c0191be087985689b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA issued 11 citations with fines totaling $159,500 to International Truck and Engine Corp. for alleged safety violations. OSHA Cosponsors Chicagoland Conference Sept. 15-18 in Naperville http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=44dd00cd16cb53344ff9620b90e0b2f5b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=44dd00cd16cb53344ff9620b90e0b2f5b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA cosponsors the 20th Chicagoland Safety and Health Conference Sept. 15-18 at Northern Illinois University in Naperville. Commission Issues Reminder on Relocation of Rock Island Hearings http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f8367e577c5ef4d5ec3d12381eff5f3cb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f8367e577c5ef4d5ec3d12381eff5f3cb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Commission issued a reminder on the new site for Rock Island arbitration hearings. Employer Must Show Temp Firm Responsible for Benefits, Court Rules http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d615e591fbadf47493b2150f1aa26844j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d615e591fbadf47493b2150f1aa26844j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A staffing firm is not required to prove that its employer-client is responsible for benefits without a clear contract, the appellate court ruled. New Campaign Encourages Noncompliant Employers to Buy Insurance http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=63b83b99b3705d931c639f190e2a371bb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=63b83b99b3705d931c639f190e2a371bb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Commission launched an advertising campaign reminding employers they're required to carry workers' comp insurance. Arbitrator Jennifer Teague Appointed Acting Commisssioner http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4107408d92dd6709988a335791dd35f0b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4107408d92dd6709988a335791dd35f0b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Commission reported Arbitrator Jennifer Teague was named as acting commissioner in place of James DeMunno. Court: Rule Violation Didn´t Preclude Claimant´s Successful Appeal http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=462552ebf49f9e4cb23ec303155b5ab0k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=462552ebf49f9e4cb23ec303155b5ab0k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appellate court ruled that a claimant's violation of Rule 7040.70 did not preclude him from prevailing in his appeal. Commission Moves Site for Rock Island Hearings http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ac081b3193b1bcfb1c1811c9fb180c48b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ac081b3193b1bcfb1c1811c9fb180c48b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Commission reported that hearings in Rock Island will be held at the public library in August and September. Hylant Group Names Former Aon Exec as President in Chicago http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0c8113aad3af65e58a1f281271f70b65j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0c8113aad3af65e58a1f281271f70b65j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Hylant Group appointed a former Aon executive as president of its Chicago brokerage office. Illinois Court Grants Chicago Police Officer Duty Disability Benefits http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=50a737ab4dcae2af1d862c84ce821bb7k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=50a737ab4dcae2af1d862c84ce821bb7k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The 2nd Division of the Illinois Court of Appeals affirmed a decision granting a Chicago police officer's duty disability benefits request. Appellate Court: Judgment Stands, Self Insured Must Pay http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f9c18dacd4586467444314f8e82b23abc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f9c18dacd4586467444314f8e82b23abc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appellate court ruled that a trial court had authority to enforce a settlement and order a self insurer to pay $210,264 into a risk pool. Chicago Area Drywall Installation Stakeholders, OSHA Form Alliance http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=67f6e560d9ab8c1a254647d5c4c983e9b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=67f6e560d9ab8c1a254647d5c4c983e9b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA and three Chicago area groups involved with drywall installation have signed a workplace safety agreement.