More Fact-Finding Needed to Find Carrier Liable for PEO Claims

A trial court overstepped its authority by dismissing a lawsuit filed by an Illinois workers' compensation carrier that alleged it had no duty to pay or defend against claims by employees of a professional employer organization because of the PEO's misrepresentations, the Illinois Appellate Court ruled. Case: LM Insurance Corp. v. B&R Insurance Partners et al., No 1-15-1011, 12/13/2016. Facts: B&R Insurance Partners entered into agreements with the Southern Illinois Workers employment agency and Speed Special Education Joint Agreement School District 802 to provide workers...