Surveillance Video Defeats Claim
03/11/2019
In a case defended by Tim Steil of our Peoria office, the Commission affirmed an arbitrator’s decision denying liability for a lumbar fusion recommended by the Respondent’s IME physician who later became the treating physician.
Facts
The Petitioner, Samuel Vires, was employed as a certified nursing assistant for the Respondent, and on August 30, 2015, was assisting a patient from a wheelchair into a dining chair, when
Commission Finds No Accident due to Lack of Credibility
03/11/2019
In a case defended by Julia Murphy of our Chicago office, the Commission issued a decision on September 16, 2016, upholding the arbitrator’s denial of liability for an alleged work accident on December 5, 2013.
Facts
The Petitioner, Moises Cervantes, worked as a “taper” for Respondent Five Star Decorating, Inc. He alleged that on December 5, 2013, he was performing his regular work activities on a scaffolding,
Petitioner Fails to Prove Entitlement to PTD Benefits
03/11/2019
On October 9, 2018, the Commission upheld the decision of Arbitrator Falcioni, denying Petitioner’s claim for permanent total disability (PTD) benefits and instead finding entitlement to an award of 15% disability to the person as a whole. This case, defended by Jim Byrnes of our Chicago office, essentially turned on the medical evidence presented before the arbitrator.
Facts
The Petitioner, Holly Nietfeldt, was employed as a service
Claimant Fails to Prove Compensable Accident
03/11/2019
In a case defended by Michelle LaFayette of our Chicago office, the Appellate Court issued a decision on September 27, 2018, in which it upheld the decision of the Commission that the Petitioner failed to prove she sustained a work accident arising out of and in the course of her employment.
Facts
The Petitioner, Sammye Meyer, was employed as a meat stocker for WalMart. She alleged that
Commission Puts Employee’s Claim to Rest
07/04/2018
On May 7, 2018, the Commission entered a Decision and Opinion on Review, upholding the arbtrator's denial of a claim filed by David Johnson against employer Sleep Innovations. The matter was successfully defended by Elaine Newquist of our Chicago office. The defense of the claim was successful in large part due to the aggressive claims-handling by the adjuster and the cooperation of the employer in the initial
