I&F Prevails on Appeal to Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission in Carpal Tunnel Case

Attorney Allison Mecher prevailed in an appeal to the IWCC in defense of an alleged repetitive trauma claim. The claimant, an Administrative Assistant/Executive Assistant to the Sheriff, sought workers’ compensation benefits for repetitive trauma carpal tunnel syndrome related to her job duties. The claimant’s treating doctor diagnosed carpal tunnel syndrome requiring surgery, and causally related …

New IL Arbitrators Appointed

On Tuesday, November 26, Governor Pritzker appointed six IWCC Arbitrators: Joseph Amarilio, Deborah Baker, Adam Hinrichs, Elaine Llerena, William McLaughlin, and Dennis O'Brien. From Governor’s press release: Joseph Amarilio will serve as an Arbitrator on the Workers' Compensation Commission.* Amarilio currently works as a partner at Elfenbaum, Evers, Amarilio and Zielinska, representing injured workers and their …