No Penalties on Employer for Unreasonable Revocation of Surgery Authorization

A divided Illinois Appellate Court ruled that the Workers’ Compensation Commission does not have statutory authority to impose sanctions on an employer for unreasonably revoking authorization for an employee’s medical treatment. Case: O’Neil v. IWCC, No. 2-19-0427WC, 02/04/2020, published. Facts: Justin O’Neil worked for JGS Marine LLC. He reported a popping sensation in his right knee while working in February 2016. He attempted to finish his shift but wound up going home early. O’Neil stayed home from work the following day and, the day af...