Truck Driver Proves Entitlement to PTD Benefits Under Odd-Lot Doctrine

The Illinois Appellate Court upheld a determination that a truck driver was permanently and totally disabled under the odd-lot doctrine. Case: Standard Forwarding v. IWCC (Conner), No. 23MR470, 01/12/2026, unpublished. Facts: Jerry Conner worked for Standard Forwarding as a linehaul driver. He tripped and fell while at work in September 2019, striking his head on a metal support. Conner received medical treatment, and he reported pain in his shoulders. He later underwent shoulder surgery and vocational rehabilitation. Conner then underwent a commercial driver’s license exam, which ...