Amazon Driver Gets Benefits for Injuries From Attack

The Illinois Appellate Court ruled that an Amazon delivery driver who was attacked while making a delivery was entitled to benefits for his injuries. Case: Avila v. IWCC, No. 2-25-0093WC, 01/27/2026, unpublished. Facts: Jose Avila worked for I Deliver Logistics, delivering packages in an Amazon truck. On Aug. 1, 2023, he was driving his truck in Aurora, making deliveries, when a black SUV turned sharply in front of him, causing him to brake suddenly. Avila alleged that the SUV almost struck a woman who was unloading groceries on the side of the road as well. Avila honked and made a gestur...