No Benefits for Worker Who Fell in Parking Lot

The Illinois Appellate Court ruled that a worker was not entitled to benefits for injuries from a fall in a parking lot where he and his fellow employees were permitted, but not required, to park. Case: Walker Brothers v. IWCC (Ramsey), No. 1-18-1519WC, filed 09/13/2019, published 10/03/2019. Facts: Clarette Ramsey worked for Walker Brothers Inc. as a cook. On Feb. 13, 2013, he arrived for work shortly before 6 a.m. and parked in the Ace Hardware lot near the restaurant. Ramsey said he used the lot because Ace allowed restaurant employees to park there. According to Ramsey, the restaur...