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Appellate Court of Illinois· 9/13/1994

Corley v. James McHugh Construction Co.

Citations

  • 639 N.E.2d 1374
  • 203 Ill. Dec. 555
  • 266 Ill. App. 3d 618

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  • holding that section 5(b) creates a duty specifically upon the employer to pay attorney fees and costs
  • holding that section 5(b) creates a duty specifically upon the employer to pay attorney fees and costs
  • “in the absence of a waiver of the workers’ compensation lien, the employer must pay his pro rata share of costs and expenses and, unless otherwise agreed, must pay as fees to the employee’s attorney 25% of the gross amount of such reimbursement” (emphasis in original)
  • “in the absence of a waiver of the workers' compensation lien, the employer must pay his pro rata share of costs and expenses and, unless otherwise agreed, must pay as fees to the employee's attorney 25% of the gross amount of such reimbursement” (emphasis in original)

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Judges: Hartman

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