Swavely v. Freeway Ford Truck Sales, Inc.

Plaintiff Joan Swavely appeals from an order of the circuit court granting defendant Freeway Ford Truck Sales, Inc.’s motion to dismiss plaintiff’s complaint in which plaintiff alleged defendant owed her money pursuant to a wage compensation agreement (Agreement) executed between defendant and plaintiff’s deceased husband, John Swavely (Swavely). On appeal, plaintiff contends that the trial court erred in granting defendant’s motion to dismiss because the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act (820 ILCS 115/1 et seq. (West 1994)) (Act) does not render her cause of action as a third-party…