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September 18, 2023

Amazon warehouse builders, developers settle wrongful death suit for $250K

September 18, 2023

Wrongful death suit involving fatal train crash at trial in McGlynn’s court; Ed Burris Disposal settles for $250,000

September 12, 2023

Family of boy trampled amid panic at Lil’ Durk concert sues rapper, United Center, Live Nation

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Personal Injury

Amazon warehouse builders, developers settle wrongful death suit for $250K

Alice and Randall McEwen, whose son Austin died in the collapse of Amazon’s Edwardsville warehouse in 2021 during a tornado, settled claims against six defendants for $165,000 and received 36% of the proceeds. Circuit Judge Sarah Smith approved the settlement on Aug. 23, awarding the Chicago firm of Robert Clifford $55,000 for fees and $50,000 for expenses. Alice and Randall…
Personal Injury

Wrongful death suit involving fatal train crash at trial in McGlynn’s court; Ed Burris Disposal settles for $250,000

Five days before the start of a wrongful death trial against Amtrak, Illinois Central, and trash business Ed Burris Disposal, the trash business settled the claim for $250,000. Ed Burris Disposal of Jackson County notified U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn of the settlement on Sept. 6. McGlynn denied summary judgment to Ed Burris Disposal on Aug. 22, finding it had…
Personal Injury

Family of boy trampled amid panic at Lil’ Durk concert sues rapper, United Center, Live Nation

The family of a boy trampled amid a panic over a possible active shooter at a concert headlined by rap star Lil' Durk at the United Center last month has filed suit against the rapper, the venue, concessionaires, and the concert promoters, claiming they should pay for the boy's injuries. Marcus Sloss, father of a boy identified as J.S., filed…
Personal Injury

Customer sues Belleville Chinese restaurant after suffering allergic reaction to shrimp

A woman is suing the Wing China restaurant in Belleville, claiming that she had an allergic reaction to shrimp in her fried rice after notifying the restaurant that she had a shellfish allergy. Plaintiff Tiara Harris filed the lawsuit in the St. Clair County Circuit Court against Wing China, Inc., citing negligence According to the lawsuit, Harris and her husband…
Workers' Compensation

Attacks on health care workers raise concerns

As attacks on health care workers become increasingly more common, workplace safety experts are calling on regulators and employers to better protect those caring for patients. Incidents spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic amid understaffed medical facilities, increased substance abuse and an overall lack of mental health services, experts say. And although the issue is on the radar of federal and…
Personal Injury

Patient alleges delayed diagnosis of infection following bladder surgery

A patient claims she suffered an abscess and infection following bladder surgery. Plaintiff Candace Birdsong filed the lawsuit in the St. Clair County Circuit Court against Todd Albright, D.O, Shannon Waller-Davis, RN, Heartland Women's Healthcare of Advantia, LLC, SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Abiodun Sngoseni, M.D., NES Illinois, Inc., Randolph Hospital District, doing business as Memorial Hospital, Paula, Lindner, M.D.,…
Personal Injury

Woman sues Edwardsville restaurant after allegedly falling on an uncovered manhole

A woman is suing the operators of a Qdoba Mexican Eats restaurant in Edwardsville after she allegedly fell on the premises. Plaintiff Stacy Tackett filed the lawsuit in the Madison County Circuit Court against Harvard 159, LLC, St. Louis County Realty Co., Qdoba Restaurant Corporation and Grease Masters, LLC. According to the lawsuit, the defendants individually and through its agents,…
Workers' Compensation

Stress, burnout raise worker safety concerns

Longer work hours, higher demands and understaffing have made stress and burnout risk factors for employers, and experts say such mental health issues may be making workplaces less safe. “When there’s pressure for production … and things have to get done because there’s a deadline, people may cut corners on safety,” said Paul Landsbergis, an associate professor in the Department…
Personal Injury

Appeals panel: DuPage SWAT officer injured in training exercise can keep $7.5M from trial vs tactical gear maker

A federal appeals panel has affirmed a DuPage County SWAT officer can keep a $7.5 million jury verdict awarded to him as a result of an injury suffered during a training exercise, deemed to be the result of a flawed 'breaching round' produced by tactical gear supplier Safariland. David Hakim was on the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office Special Weapons and…

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