Porro v. M.W. Powell Co.

Plaintiff, Louis Porro, received workers’ compensation benefits for injuries he sustained while on defendant, M.W. Powell Co.’s (Powell's), premises. He was employed by the Illinois Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities (IDMHDD) at the time of the accident. He also received disability benefits from the Illinois State Employees Retirement System (ISERS). This appeal concerns the allocation of settlement funds received from Powell in satisfaction of the IDMHDD and ISERS (collectively agencies) liens.

Louis brought suit, founded in negligence, against Powell, claiming the…