Appellate Court Reverses Stance on Taxability of Lost Wage Awards

The Illinois Appellate Court ruled that a recent decision from the U.S. Supreme Court on the taxability of lost wage awards under the Federal Employers Liability Act required that it overturn its prior ruling. Case: Munoz v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co., No. 13 L 4331, 06/28/2019, published. Facts: Rafael Munoz worked for the Norfolk Southern Railway Co. He suffered injuries to his shoulder and neck at work. Procedural history: Munoz sued Norfolk for negligence under the Federal Employers Liability Act. Norfolk admitted liability, leaving the amount of damages as the only disputed issu...