Rimon Attorney Carl Volz Secures Appellate Victory in Illinois Wage Law Case

Rimon attorney Carl Volz secured a significant appellate victory on behalf of the co-founders and executive officers of a now-defunct therapy company.

The case involved a $1.4 million judgment arising from the company’s abrupt shutdown in 2017. The Illinois Department of Labor argued that an amendment to the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act effectively classifies certain corporate officers as “employees,” which would subject them to personal liability for unpaid wages.

The Illinois Appellate Court rejected the Department’s position, finding the agency’s interpretation “legally unsound and unjust.” The court’s ruling confirms that the executives are not personally liable for the judgment, marking an important clarification in the application of the statute and reinforcing limits on individual liability for corporate officers.

This outcome highlights Carl’s experience handling complex employment and wage law matters and reflects a meaningful win for business leaders facing similar claims.

Law360 covered the decision in detail: https://www.law360.com/illinois/articles/2454509