Nestle USA, Inc. v. Dunlap

Plaintiff, Nestle USA, Inc. (Nestle), brought an action seeking declaratory relief from a ruling by arbitrator Ruth White of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (Commission) (formerly the Illinois Industrial Commission) regarding reinstatement of Donald Dunlap’s workers’ compensation claim. Plaintiff also sought to enjoin the Commission from further hearing Dunlap’s claim. Plaintiff presented a motion for summary judgment on the undisputed facts. The Attorney General of the State of Illinois, acting as counsel for the Commission, presented a motion to dismiss the case. The trial…