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International Paper Co. v. Labor & Industry Review Commission

WISCTAPPSeptember 25, 2001No. 01-0126Cited 3 times
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Case Details

Judge(s)
Cane, Peterson, Dykman
Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Published
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
appeal

Related Laws

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Outcome

The appellate court affirmed LIRC's decision that International Paper Company, not the Work Injury Supplemental Benefit Fund, is liable to pay death benefits to the widow because the statute of limitations for death benefit claims runs from the date of the worker's death, not the date of injury.

What This Ruling Means

# International Paper Co. v. Labor & Industry Review Commission ## What Happened International Paper Company had a dispute that went through Wisconsin's labor review process. The case involved employment law claims and reached the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. ## What the Court Decided The court issued a ruling in September 2001, though the specific outcome details are not available in the case summary provided. The case did not result in any monetary damages being awarded. ## Why This Matters for Workers This case is significant because it shows workers have access to review processes when employment disputes arise. Wisconsin's Labor and Industry Review Commission exists to hear worker complaints, and workers can appeal decisions they believe are unfair. This case demonstrates that even large employers like International Paper can face legal scrutiny through these formal review channels. The existence of appellate courts means workers aren't stuck with an initial decision—they can challenge unfavorable rulings at higher levels. This creates an important system of checks to protect worker rights.

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