High Court Clarifies Applicability of Exclusive Remedy Provisions to General Contractors

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that the exclusive remedy provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act do not extend to a general contractor who is not the employee’s immediate employer. Case: Munoz v. Bulley & Andrews LLC, No. 127067, 01/21/2022, published. Facts: Bulley & Andrews LLC served as the general contractor for a construction project in Chicago. The contract required Bulley & Andrews purchase and maintain the insurance necessary to protect it from claims that may arise out of its operations or for operations by its subcontractors for which it may...