Chubb Group Insurance Companies v. Carrizalez

On December 5, 2003, a vehicle driven by the defendant, Jose Carrizalez, struck a van driven by Eric Matthews. Matthews was driving a van while in the scope of his employment that belonged to his employer, Caliber Auto Transport. At the time of the accident, the plaintiff, Chubb Group Insurance Companies, had a policy of workers’ compensation insurance with Caliber Auto.

Matthews allegedly suffered personal injuries in the accident. Pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act) (820 ILCS 305/1 et seq. (West 2004)), the plaintiff paid medical bills of $2,406.28 and temporary total disability…