On February 3, 2022, the Illinois Supreme Court held that claims under the Biometric Information Privacy Act (Privacy Act) are not barred by the Workers’ Compensation Act’s (Compensation Act’s) exclusive remedy provisions and therefore, claimants may seek redress in the Circuit Court and not at the Workers’ Compensation Commission.

Furthering our commitment to be your trusted advisors in all areas of workers’ compensation defense, Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie, & Lowry is pleased to introduce our new Illinois Workers’ Compensation Fraud Practice Group.

Employers are sure to have questions regarding OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) addressing COVID-19 vaccines, testing and masking requirements that may apply to employers with over 100 employees.

Lisa Azoory-Keller has authored an article published in the December edition of the Illinois Municipal League Review.

The second COVID-19 presumption case has been decided! On November 3, 2021, Arbitrator Cantrell issued a decision in the case of Tonia Dalton v. Saline Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (21 WC 008010), once again addressing Illinois’ COVID-19 presumption.

Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie, & Lowry is honored to be ranked in Tier 1 of U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Law Firms.

The moment Illinois workers’ compensation professionals have been waiting for has finally arrived!  On October 21, 2021, Arbitrator Amarilio issued the first decision addressing Illinois’ COVID-19 presumption in the case of Edgar Lucero v.  Focal Point, LLC (20 WC 18985).

Two state insurance guarantee funds challenged CMS’ definition of a “primary plan” in order to exclude themselves from conditional payments and Section 111 reporting requirements.

Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie, & Lowry President and Co-Managing Shareholder William A. Lowry was recently honored by CARPLS with the 2021 Golden Gavel Award for his dedication to ensuring access to justice for all.

Partners Lisa Azoory-Keller and Adam Cox will be presenting at the Illinois Chamber Workers’ Compensation & Safety Conference October 19th.