Workers’ Compensation Law

The mission of ISBA Workers’ Compensation Law Section

to promote improvement in the workers’ compensation system and the administration of justice under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act and Illinois Occupational Disease Act;
to enhance the professional capabilities of lawyers who practice before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission by disseminating information relevant to the practice;
making recommendations on proposed legislation;
conducting conferences and seminars on topics important to section members; and
promoting communications between the bar and all personnel of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.

Recent Related Cases

Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

Illinois Workers Compensation Act | 4th Dist.
Springfield Coal Company, LLC v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, 2025 IL App (4th) 150564WC (October 17, 2025) Sangamon Co. (HUDSON) Circuit court judgment vacated, appeal dismissed.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

Third Party Beneficiaries | 5th Dist.
Midwest Neurosurgeons, LLC v. F.W. Electric, Inc., 2025 IL App (5th) 240957 (October 14, 2025) Franklin Co. (BARBERIS) Affirmed.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

Indiana Workers' Compensation Act | 3d Dist.
Kordas v. Bob’s All Bright Electric, Inc., 2025 IL App (3d) 240482 (October 8, 2025) DuPage Co. (HETTEL) Affirmed.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

Evidence | 1st Dist.
Ramirez v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, 2025 IL App (1st) 242467WC (October 3, 2025) Cook Co. (MARTIN) Confirmed in part and set aside in part, cause remanded with directions.

Workers’ Compensation Law discussion group is available to section members via the Workers’ Compensation Law community in ISBA Central
The Workers’ Compensation Law Section directory is available to all ISBA members
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