Rule 14.08 - ATTENDANCE AT A MEDIATION CONFERENCE(a) All parties, attorneys, representatives with settlement authority and other individuals necessary to facilitate settlement of the dispute shall be present at each mediation conference unless excused by court order. A party is deemed to appear at a mediation conference if the following persons are physically present: (1) The party or its representative having full authority to settle without further consultation, and in all instances, the plaintiff must appear at the mediation conference; and(2) The party's counsel of record, if any; and(3) A representative of the insurance carrier for any insured party who is not such carrier's outside counsel and who has full authority to negotiate and recommend settlements to the limits of the policy or the most recent demand, whichever is lower, without further consultation. (b) Upon motion, the Court may impose sanctions against any party, or attorney, who fails to comply with this rule, including but not limited to mediation costs and reasonable attorney fees relating to the mediation process.Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Dupage Cnty. 14.08