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Illinois State Legislature Passes Bill That May Allow Increased Civil Claims Against Illinois Employers

Paul Steinhofer · March 22, 2019 ·

On March 14, 2019, the Illinois House passed Senate Bill 1596 by a vote of 70-40-1. The Bill creates a statutory exception to the workers’ compensation exclusive remedy provision for occupational injuries otherwise barred due to the Acts’ repose provisions.

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