Boyd Electric v. Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission

Respondent, Boyd Electric, filed a petition for modification of a permanent total disability (PTD) award granted to claimant, William Dee, and sought an order requiring claimant to produce income tax records and earnings records. The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (Commission) (820 ILCS 305/13 (West 2006)), denied respondent’s petition. Respondent filed a timely petition for administrative review in the circuit court of Cook County. The circuit court confirmed the Commission’s decision. On appeal, respondent contends that the decision to deny its petition to modify benefits is…