Schwartz v. Great Central Insurance

Prior to August 1, 1984, plaintiff Ruth Ann Schwartz owned and operated a clothing store under the name of Schwartz Dress and Bridal Shop, in Centralia, Illinois. Steve Schwartz, an independent insurance agent, acting on behalf of Ruth Ann Schwartz, obtained a workmen’s compensation policy of insurance for Ruth Ann Schwartz through the brokerage department of Rockford Mutual Agency, whereby Great Central Insurance Company agreed to provide workmen’s compensation and employer’s liability coverage to Ruth Ann Schwartz. Great Central Insurance Company issued the policy to “Ruth Ann Schwartz…