Below is an alphabetical list by topic of the cases that appear in
Heyl Royster's Workers' Compensation Recent Decisions newsletters
for the Fall 1990 through Summer 1998 issues. Next to each entry
is a link to the individual issue where that particular topic appears.
Appeal
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| Appeal - Spring 1991 - Spring 1992 - Spring 1993 |
| Appeal Bond - Fall 1992 |
| Appeal Bond Dischargeable - Fall 1994 |
| Appeal: Compliance With Supreme Court Rule 303 - Spring 1994 |
| Appeal: Interlocutory - Spring 1994 |
| Timeliness Of Appeal - Spring 1996 |
"Arising
Out Of" and "In the Course Of" Cases - Back to
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| Assaults - Fall 1993 |
| Bending And Stooping: Compensable - Fall 1994 |
| Compensable Sexual Assault - Summer 1997 |
| Delayed Bending: Compensable - Fall 1994 |
| Descending Stairs: Carrying Knives Increased Risk - Spring 1995 |
| Dog At Work For Protection: Compensable - Fall 1995 |
| Going To And From The Doctor's Office: Not Compensable - Fall 1994 - Fall 1995 |
| Going To And From The Fed Ex Box (Ceas Revisited): Compensable - Fall 1994 |
| Idiopathic Fall Not Compensable - Winter 1996-97 |
| Idiopathic Falls - Fall 1993 |
| Intoxicated Employees -- .197 BAC Equals Sole Cause - Spring 1996 |
| Intoxication Cases - Fall 1993 - Fall 1995 |
| Intoxication: "Did You Ever Get High Joel?" - Fall 1994 |
| Miscellaneous Cases - "Arising Out Of" and "In the Course Of" - Fall 1990 |
| Not Advancing Employer's Interest: Compensation Denied - Fall 1994 |
| "On Call" Cases - Fall 1993 |
| Parking Lot Configuration: Creates Hazard - Spring 1994 |
| Parking Lot Injury: Compensable - Fall 1995 |
| Payment of Prospective Medical Expenses - Summer 1998 |
| Repetitive Trauma Claim Denied - Winter 1996-97 |
| Rough Riders: Truck Driving Repetitive Trauma Claims Compensable - Fall 1994 |
| Secondhand Smoke: Work-Related - Spring 1994 |
| Section 11 Recreation Cases - Fall 1993 |
| Settlement Contracts and General Release Provisions - Summer 1998 |
| Sexual Assault On Premises: Compensable - Fall 1994 |
| Speeding Alone: Not A Wilful Violation Of Statute - Fall 1994 |
| Store Premises Shooting - Spring 1994 |
| Stray Dog Assault - Summer 1998 |
| Travelling Employees - Fall 1993 |
| Travelling Employees -- Petitioner Overboard - Spring 1996 |
Average Weekly
Wage
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| Concurrent Employment: Lay Off Status - Spring 1995 |
| Fringe Benefits Not Included - Winter 1996-97 |
| Fringe Benefits Not Included In Average Wage Calculation - Fall 1995 |
| Miscellaneous Average Weekly Wage Cases - Fall 1991 - Spring 1992 - Fall 1992 - Spring 1993 |
| Overtime Hours Included - Spring 1991 - Winter 1996-97 |
| Profits or Business Income Not Included - Winter 1996-97 |
| Wage Calculation: Free Meals Not Included - Spring 1994 |
| Wage Calculation: What Is A Work Week? - Spring 1994 |
Calculation of Interest on Award Cases - Fall 1990 - Back to Table of Contents
Causal Connection
Cases
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| Aggravation Theory - Winter 1996-97 |
| Ambiguous Opinion Fails - Summer 1997 |
| Bowling Causation: No Break - Spring 1995 |
| Carpal Tunnel Causation: Manifestation Before Retirement - Spring 1995 |
| Causal Connection By Implication - Fall 1994 |
| "Chain Of Events" - Spring 1996 |
| Manifestation Of Symptoms: One Year Delay Accepted - Spring 1995 |
| Miscellaneous Causal Connection Cases - Fall 1990 - Spring 1991 - Fall 1991 - Fall 1992 - Spring 1993 - Fall 1993 |
| Prior Settlement: No Bar to New Accident - Spring 1994 |
| Quality Of Causation Opinion Crucial - Fall 1994 |
| Repetitive Trauma: Six Months Of Work Sufficient Aggravation - Spring 1995 |
| "Report It Or Lose" - Spring 1996 |
| Slip And Fall At Work: At Least A Contributing Factor - Fall 1995 |
| Suicide - Winter 1996-97 |
| Temporary Aggravation/Apportionment - Spring 1996 |
| Time Gap Defense - Spring 1994 |
Collateral
Estoppel Cases - Back to Table of Contents
| Collateral Estoppel/Circuit Court Judgment - Spring 1996 |
| Evidence: Collateral Estoppel - Spring 1994 |
| Miscellaneous Collateral Estoppel Cases - Spring 1991 - Fall 1992 - Fall 1995 |
Contribution
and Kotecki Cases - Back to Table of Contents
| Assignment Held Void Ab Initio - Fall 1995 |
| Assignment of Lien - Fall 1994 |
| Co-Employee Bar To Contribution - Summer 1997 |
| Good Faith Settlement: Loan Receipt Agreement Invalid - Fall 1994 |
| Kotecki and the Pension Code - Summer 1998 |
| Kotecki: Application To Structural Work Act - Fall 1994 |
| Kotecki: Retroactivity - Fall 1994 |
| Kotecki Waived by Contract Again - Summer 1998 |
| Kotecki: Wave Bye-Bye To The Defense - Fall 1994 |
| No Kotecki Cap - Summer 1997 |
| The Kotecki Cap/25% Fee - Spring 1996 |
| Waiver Case #1 - Spring 1996 |
| Waiver Case #2 - Spring 1996 |
| Waiver Case #3 - Spring 1996 |
| Waiver of Kotecki - Summer 1997 |
Coverage Cases
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| Coverage - Winter 1996-97 |
| Miscellaneous Coverage Cases - Summer 1998 |
Death Cases -
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| Miscellaneous Death Cases - Fall 1990 |
| No Dependents Award Abates - Winter 1996-97 |
Employer/Employee
Relationship Cases -
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| Extra Hazardous Coverage - Summer 1997 |
| Independent Contractor Status Established - Fall 1994 |
| Miscellaneous Employer/Employee Relationship Cases - Fall 1990 - Spring 1993 |
| Right To Control - Summer 1997 |
Evidence Cases
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| Conflicting Opinions - Summer 1997 |
| Evidence: Additional Medical Testimony - Fall 1993 |
| Evidence: Hearsay Objection - Spring 1994 |
| Evidence: Manifest Weight Lacking - Fall 1995 |
| Remand For Additional Evidence - Spring 1995 |
| Sole Medical Opinion - Summer 1997 |
| Spoliation Of Evidence: Carrier As Defendant - Spring 1995 |
Exclusive Remedy
Cases - Back to Table of Contents
| AIDS Confidentiality Act - Winter 1996-97 |
| Arbitrator's Decision: Res Judica As To Employment Relationship - Fall 1995 |
| Barred As To All - Spring 1995 |
| Battery: Specific Intent To Injure - Fall 1994 |
| Breach of Contract - Spring 1994 |
| Common Law Death Claim Barred Despite Lack Of Compensability - Spring 1995 |
| Dual Capacity Doctrine - Fall 1994 |
| Dual Capacity Exception: A Corporate Officer's Entitlement To Benefits - Fall 1995 |
| Dual Capacity Exception: Malpractice Action Against Employer Hospital Allowed - Fall 1995 |
| Exclusive Remedy Applies to a UM Claim - Summer 1998 |
| Exclusive Remedy: Loaned Employee - Fall 1995 |
| FCE Malpractice Claim - Winter 1996-97 |
| Filing and Voluntary Acceptance - Winter 1996-97 |
| Intentional Tort Exception: Requires Proof Of Specific Intent To Injure - Fall 1995 |
| Miscellaneous Exclusive Remedy Cases - Fall 1990 - Spring 1991 - Fall 1991 - Spring 1992 - Spring 1993 - Fall 1993 |
| Pension Code Exclusive Remedy Provision Affirmed - Fall 1995 |
| Separate Legal Persona - Spring 1994 |
| Sex Harassment/Battery - Spring 1994 |
| Specific Intent Not Substantial Certainty Is Proper Test - Fall 1994 |
| Timing: Must Be Raised As Affirmative Defense At Trial - Fall 1994 |
| Voluntary Acceptance of Payments Not a Bar - Winter 1996-97 |
Fraud Cases
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| Fraud - Fall 1993 |
| Fraud Recovery - Winter 1996-97 |
Hearing Loss Cases
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| Hearing Loss - Spring 1994 |
| Hearing Loss Calculation - Fall 1993 |
| Miscellaneous Hearing Loss Cases - Fall 1992 - Spring 1993 |
Heart Attack
Cases - Back to Table of Contents
| Medical Opinion Insufficient: Not Compensable - Spring 1996 |
| Miscellaneous Heart Attack Cases - Fall 1992 - Spring 1993 |
| No Proof Of Heavy Lifting: Not Compensable - Spring 1996 |
| Work Stress - Spring 1994 |
Hernia Cases - Summer 1998 - Back to Table of Contents
Jurisdiction
Cases - Back to Table of Contents
| Act Of Legal Representation: Six Months To Sue Thereafter - Spring 1995 |
| Appellate Jurisdiction - Fall 1994 |
| Circuit Court: Paramount Jurisdiction Over Coverage Issue - Spring 1995 |
| Commission Jurisdiction: Untimely Appeal - Fall 1994 |
| Contract Of Employment: Establish By Referral System - Spring 1995 |
| Employment Agreement: Last Act Necessary - Fall 1994 |
| Illinois Residence Key Factor In Determining Jurisdiction - Fall 1995 |
| Jurisdiction: Coverage Issues - Spring 1994 |
| Jurisdiction: Strict Compliance Required - Fall 1995 |
| Miscellaneous Jurisdiction Cases - Spring 1991 - Fall 1991 - Spring 1992 - Fall 1992 - Fall 1993 - Summer 1997 |
| No Jurisdiction Over Longshoremen - Spring 1996 |
| Principally Localized: Situs Of Employment Test Applied - Fall 1994 |
Medical Cases
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| Medical Evidence - Winter 1996-97 |
| Medical Expenses Cases - Spring 1991 - Fall 1991 - Spring 1992 |
| Medical Records - Fall 1994 |
Miscellaneous
Cases - Back to Table of Contents
| Attorneys' Fees - Spring 1991 - Fall 1991 - Spring 1993 - Spring 1994 - Winter 1996-97 |
| Circuit Court Review - Spring 1993 |
| Credits - Spring 1994 |
| Debt Collection - Fall 1991 |
| De Minimis Exception to Petrillo - Fall 1993 |
| Declaratory Judgment - Fall 1992 |
| Discoverable Videotape - Spring 1992 |
| Dismissal for Want of Prosecution - Spring 1993 |
| Ex Parte Hearing - Fall 1993 |
| IME Report As Defamation - Fall 1995 |
| Independent Contractor - Spring 1992 |
| Interest and Attorneys' Fees - Fall 1992 |
| Intoxication - Fall 1991 |
| Loaned Employee - Fall 1992 |
| Marital Property - Winter 1996-97 |
| Neck Injuries - Fall 1992 |
| Notice - Spring 1994 |
| Paternity - Summer 1997 |
| Premature Unjust Enrichment - Fall 1995 |
| Standard of Review Cases - Fall 1993 |
| Subject Matter Jurisdiction - Spring 1991 |
| Subpoena Practice - Spring 1992 |
| Supplemental Award - Fall 1990 |
| Supreme Court Rule 137 - Fall 1993 |
| Two Doctor Rule - Winter 1996-97 |
| Waiver Of Benefits - Summer 1997 |
Occupational
Disease Cases -
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| Benefits Prior To Death Denied - Fall 1994 |
| Blastomycosis: 8(d)(1) Upheld - Fall 1994 |
| Disablement From Earning Wages - Fall 1994 |
| Disablement: PTD Award Upheld - Fall 1994 |
| Increased Permanency Award Upheld - Fall 1994 |
| Miscellaneous Occupational Disease Cases - Spring 1992 - Fall 1992 - Spring 1993 - Fall 1993 |
| Permanency Award Upheld: 75 Year Old Retiree - Fall 1994 |
| Proof of Disablement - Spring 1994 |
Penalty Cases
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| Amputations: Pay Immediately - Spring 1994 |
| Attorneys' Fee and Punitive Damages - Winter 1996-97 |
| Coverage Disputes: No Basis For Nonpayment - Summer 1997 |
| Frivolous Appeal - Summer 1997 |
| Pay Amputations - Winter 1996-97 |
| Penalties - Fall 1991 - Spring 1993 |
| Penalty Award Upheld - Fall 1995 |
| Penalty Decisions - Fall 1993 |
| TTD Advance: Penalties For Failure To Pay - Spring 1994 |
| TTD Termination: Employer's Burden - Spring 1994 |
Pension Code Cases
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| Illinois Pension Code - Fall 1993 |
| Pension Code - Spring 1993 |
Permanent
Partial Disability Cases (PPD) - Back to Table
of Contents
| Aggravation - Winter 1996-97 |
| Dependency - Spring 1994 |
| Fifteen Percent Award Upheld - Winter 1996-97 |
| Miscellaneous Permanent Partial Disability Cases - Spring 1991 - Spring 1993 |
| Voluntary 8(d)2: No Bar to PPD Award - Spring 1994 |
Permanent
Total Disability Cases (PTD) - Back to Table
of Contents
| Causation, Retirement and Occasional Wages - Winter 1996-97 |
| Miscellaneous Permanent Total Disability Cases - Fall 1992 - Spring 1993 |
| No Stable Labor Market - Winter 1996-97 |
| Odd Lot: Established - Spring 1994 |
| Odd Lot: Not Established - Spring 1994 |
| Odd Lot Proof - Winter 1996-97 |
| Permanent Total Award: Insufficient Medical Evidence - Fall 1994 |
| Permanent Total Award: Insufficient Medical Evidence And Retirement - Fall 1994 |
| Permanent Total Award Reversed: No Odd Lot - Fall 1994 |
| Permanent Total Award Reversed: Too Much Education - Fall 1994 |
Psychological
Stress/Impairment Cases -
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| Miscellaneous Psychological Stress/Impairment Cases - Fall 1991 - Fall 1993 |
Repetitive
Trauma Cases -
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| Miscellaneous Repetitive Trauma Case - Fall 1993 |
| Repetitive Trauma (Arising Out Of) - Spring 1991 - Fall 1991 - Spring 1992 - Fall 1992 - Spring 1993 |
| Repetitive Trauma (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome) - Fall 1990 |
Retaliatory
Discharge Cases - Back to Table of Contents
| Inability To Perform Job Duties - Summer 1997 |
| Miscellaneous Retaliatory Discharge Cases - Spring 1992 - Fall 1992 - Spring 1993 - Fall 1993 - Summer 1998 |
| No Tort Retaliatory Demotion Or Discrimination - Spring 1995 |
| Reliance On Sick Leave Policy: ER Loses - Spring 1996 |
| Retaliatory Discharge Action Pre-Empted By Federal Home Loan Bank Act - Fall 1995 |
| Retaliatory Failure To Rehire Or Recall: Reasonable Expectation Of Rehire - Fall 1995 |
| Statute Of Limitations/No Discovery Rule - Spring 1996 |
Section 7(i) Cases
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| Section 7(i) Is Constitutional - Spring 1996 |
Section 8(d)(1)
Wage Differential Cases - Back to Table of Contents
| 8(d)(1) Wage Differential Available To Chicago Bear Offensive Lineman - Fall 1995 |
| Miscellaneous Section 8(d)(1) Wage Differential Cases - Fall 1990 - Fall 1991 - Fall 1993 - Fall 1994 |
Section 8(j) Cases
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| 8(j) Credits - Fall 1993 |
Section 19(b) Cases
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| No Permanency: 19(b) Hearing Award - Spring 1994 |
Section 19(b)(1) Cases - Fall 1990 - Back to Table of Contents
Section 19(e) Cases - Spring 1991 - Back to Table of Contents
Section 19(f)(1) Cases - Fall 1990 - Back to Table of Contents
Section 19(g) Cases
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| Application for Judgment (Section 19(g)) - Spring 1993 |
| Section 19(g) - Spring 1991 |
| Section 19(g): Appropriate Method To Pursue Payment Of An 8(d)(1) Award - Fall 1994 |
| Section 19(g)/Attorneys' Fees - Spring 1996 |
| Section 19(g): Five Year Statute Of Limitation - Spring 1995 |
| Section 19(g): Limited To Decisions Providing For Payment Of Compensation - Fall 1994 |
Section 19(h) Cases
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| Employer 19(h): No Material Decrease in Disability - Spring 1994 |
| Section 19(h) Petition - Fall 1993 - Winter 1996-97 |
Statute of Limitations
Cases - Back to Table of Contents
| Estoppel - Winter 1996-97 |
| Limitations Defense Upheld - Fall 1995 |
| Miscellaneous Statute of Limitation Cases - Fall 1992 - Fall 1993 - Fall 1994 |
Subrogation/Lien
Cases - Back to Table of Contents
| Contribution Liability: Not Reduced By Lien Recovery Reductions - Spring 1995 |
| Employer's Kotecki Protection Affirmed - Fall 1995 |
| Employer's Lien: 50% Allocation For Loss Of Consortium = Good Faith Settlement - Fall 1994 |
| Employer's Lien: Loss Of Consortium - Fall 1994 |
| Lien Cases (Section 5(b), Structural Work Act) - Fall 1990 |
| Lien Enforcement - Summer 1998 |
| Lien Recovery and Death Case Damages - Winter 1996-97 |
| Lien Recovery and Medical Malpractice - Summer 1998 |
| Lien Recovery: Attorneys' Fees Again - Winter 1996-97 |
| Lien Recovery: Attorneys' Fees 25% Not 33 1/3% - Winter 1996-97 |
| Lien Recovery For Out-of-State Payments: None For Connecticut Payments - Fall 1995 |
| Lien Reduction: Consent Needed - Fall 1995 |
| Lien Reimbursement: Medical Management Services Included - Fall 1994 - Fall 1995 |
| Lien Waiver: 100% Set Off - Spring 1995 |
| Lien Waiver and Loss Of Consortium Claims - Winter 1996-97 |
| Lien Waiver and Medical Expense Evidence - Winter 1996-97 |
| Lien Waivers: Setoffs Against Judgments - Fall 1994 |
| Liens and Legal Malpractice - Summer 1998 |
| Miscellaneous Subrogation/Lien Cases - Fall 1991 - Spring 1992 - Fall 1992 - Spring 1993 - Fall 1993 - Spring 1996 |
| No Liens Against UM Recovery - Summer 1997 |
| Physician Lien Recovery - Fall 1994 |
| Release by Employee Only Not Valid - Spring 1991 |
| Release of Contribution Liability - Spring 1994 |
| Setoff Rules for Lien Waivers - Summer 1998 |
| Spouse's Allocation - Spring 1994 |
| Statutory Employer's Right To Reimbursement - Fall 1995 |
| Waiver Of Lien: Good Faith Finding Sustained - Spring 1995 |
| Zuber Doctrine: $622,049.77 Attorney Fee Affirmed - Fall 1995 |
TTD Cases -
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| Ability to Work - Summer 1997 |
| Current Inability to Work - Winter 1996-97 |
| Ending TTD Payments - Winter 1996-97 |
| IME Doctor's Opinions Rejected - Spring 1996 |
| Miscellaneous TTD Cases - Fall 1990 - Fall 1992 - Spring 1991 - Fall 1991 |
| Stacking 19(b) Petitions Upheld - Spring 1995 |
| TTD Award Upheld: Continued Performance Of Regular Job Duties And Lay Off Notwithstanding - Fall 1995 |
| TTD Termination: Award of Retirement Benefits Insufficient - Spring 1995 |
| TTD Termination/Failure To Cooperate - Summer 1997 |
| TTD/Two Doctor Rule - Fall 1993 |
