Backhauls, Inc. v. Thake

OPINION

FORSBERG, Judge.

Worker’s compensation benefits paid by appellant/employer Backhauls, Inc. and its worker’s compensation insurer appellant Aetna Life and Casualty Co. were discontinued after it was determined that the employee was intoxicated at the time of the accident and that his intoxication was the proximate cause of his injuries. Appellants moved for summary judgment against the employee and his no-fault carrier, Illinois Farmers Insurance Company, for reimbursement of monies paid under mistake of law or fact. Respondents cross-moved to dismiss appellants’ claim. The trial court…