Illinois Summons To Respondent Workers Compensation Review is a legal document issued by the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission. This document notifies the respondent (the employer or the insurance carrier) of the employee's claim for workers' compensation benefits. It requires the employer or insurance carrier to appear before the Commission and answer the worker's claim. The summons also provides details on the hearing date, time, and location. Depending on the case, there are two types of summons: 1) A Notice of Hearing summons, or 2) A Request for Hearing summons. The Notice of Hearing summons is issued when the Commission has determined that there is sufficient evidence to proceed with a hearing. The Request for Hearing summons is issued when the Commission requires additional information or evidence before deciding whether to proceed with a hearing.




