Legal Updates

Welcome to Donald W. Fohrman & Associates, Ltd., Legal Update Page where we post selected recent and significant legal developments affecting the rights and recoveries of accident victims and the disabled including decisions rendered by state and federal courts, state Workers' Compensation boards and the Social Security Administration.

We also post articles written by leading legal experts discussing topics of interest to the injured and disabled.

We welcome attorneys contacting our offices to discuss the posting of their published legal articles on this page.

Heavy Lifting Takes Toll on Hotel Workers

Drug Salespeople Sue for Back Pay in Dispute Over Overtime

Lake County Sheriff Sued For Overtime

Workers Assail Night Lock-Ins By Wal-Mart

In House Audit Says Wal-Mart Violated Labor Laws

Court Takes Case on Disabilities Act, Drug Rehab Companies' no-rehire policies could be affected

Osha Targets Least Safe Workplaces

Cell Phone Suits Targeting Firms

Companies Face More Overtime Lawsuits

Illinois Industrial Commission Industry Watchdog Packs Too Little Bite

Osha Backs Down

Ergonomics vs Economics

Supreme Court Upholds Union Workers Right to Sue Employer for Discrimination

U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Sexual Harassment Victims

Consultative Doctor Could Be Liable for Malpractice for Failure to Diagnose a Condition He Should have Discovered

Employer Ordered To Pay $90,000 in Penalties And Attorney’s Fees For Denying Workers’ Compensation Benefits To Donald W. Fohrman & Associates Client

Majority Affirmed Benefit Award for RSI's Even Though Date of Accident was Nine Months After Claimant Last Worked for Defendant

Computer Manufacturer, Digital Equipment, Ordered to Pay $6 Million to Carpal Tunnel Victims

Chemical Manufacturer Stepan Chemical is Sued in Connection with Harmful, Toxic Chemical Exposure at Elwood Plant

Landmark Illinois Workers' Compensation Ruling: Benefits awarded for mental Disability due to Sexual Harrassment

Senate GOP moving to nullify Clinton rules on worker injuries

EEOC Sues Railroad To End Genetic Testing In Work Injury Cases

OSHA Sets Standards To Limit Repetitive Stress Injuries In The Workplace

OSHA TARGETS REPETITION INJURIES: Pro-business groups attack proposed ergonomic standards

Suits Drive Home Risks of Around-The-Clock Technology

 
 
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