An Illinois statute prevented a workers' compensation carrier from securing an appellate bond on behalf of its insured, because the carrier failed to show that it was an agent of the insured employer, an appellate court ruled. Case: Vallis Wyngroff Business Forms v. IWCC (Farina), No. 1-09-0991WC, 6/15/10. Published.Facts: Gail Farina filed a claim application seeking benefits for injuries she suffered while employed by Vallis Wyngroff Business Forms on Dec. 19, 1997. Procedural History: An arbitrator determined that her injury was compensable and that she was permanently and totally disab...
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