Vance v. Wentling

Plaintiff, Douglas Vance, appeals from an order of the circuit court of Lee County dismissing his action against defendant, Dinatha Wentling, pursuant to section 2 — 619(a)(9) of the Code of Civil Procedure (735 ILCS 5/2 — 619(a)(9) (West 1992)). In his two-count complaint, plaintiff alleged that an injury he sustained while working at Raynor Manufacturing Company (Raynor), was aggravated when defendant, a licensed practical nurse employed by Raynor, directed him to return to work. On appeal, plaintiff contends that the exclusive remedy provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act) (820…