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Personal Injury

Refinery worker sues over decades of alleged exposure to toxic fumes

A former refinery worker and smoker claims he was not warned about exposure to toxic chemicals on the job or toxic substances in light cigarettes, causing him to develop cancer. Plaintiffs Donald and Betty Bannister filed the lawsuit in the Madison County Circuit Court against John Crane Inc., Shell USA, Inc., Phillips 66 Company, 3M Company, Tyco Fire Products, Chemguard,…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
April 17, 2023
Personal Injury

Union Pacific Railroad employee alleges work related injuries

A Union Pacific Railroad employee has filed a negligence claim after allegedly suffering injuries on the job. Plaintiff William C. Williford filed the lawsuit in the Madison County Circuit Court against defendant Union Pacific Railroad Company, citing negligence. According to the lawsuit, Williford was employed by Union Pacific Railroad Company as a machine operator. The plaintiff states that as an…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
April 12, 2023
Personal Injury

Man claims e-cigarette batteries exploded in his pocket, caused severe burns

A man is suing Better Vapes after the batteries for his e-cigarette device allegedly exploded in his pocket, severely burning him. Plaintiff Justin Rains filed the lawsuit in the St. Clair County Circuit Court against Better Vapes, LLC and Steve Schieferle, citing negligence and product liability. According to the lawsuit, in May 2022, Rains purchased a charger for his electronic…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
April 11, 2023
Workers' Compensation

Appeals court allows injured pro softball player’s negligence claim to proceed

An Illinois appeals court has partially reversed a lower court ruling in a case involving an injured professional softball player, ruling the trial judge improperly dismissed a negligence claim over the employer’s alleged failure to maintain workers compensation insurance coverage. The First District, Fifth Division Appellate Court of Illinois Friday partially affirmed, and partially reversed, a Cook County circuit court…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
April 11, 2023
Personal Injury

Patient alleges ureteral damage during procedure

A man has filed a negligence lawsuit against HSHS Medical Group, claiming he was injured during a medical procedure. Plaintiff Stephen "James" Buckman and Shirley Buckman filed the lawsuit in the St. Clair County Circuit Court against HSHS Medical Group, Inc., Metro-East Services, Inc. doing business as Memorial Hospital East and Maung Thu, M.D., citing negligence. According to the lawsuit,…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
April 4, 2023
Workers' Compensation

Introduction of drug formularies sheds light on comp costs

Studies released Thursday by the Workers Compensation Research Institute show how the adoption of drug formularies in five states affected workers compensation costs. The studies looked at the effect of formularies on prescription drug utilization and associated costs in the Arkansas, California, Indiana, Kentucky and New York comp systems. All five states adopted prescription drug formularies between 2018 and 2019.…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
April 3, 2023
Personal Injury

Woman sues construction company after allegedly tripping over debris

A woman has filed a lawsuit against a construction company after she allegedly fell and injured herself in the parking lot. Plaintiff Carolyn Hale filed the lawsuit in the Madison County Circuit Court against Helmkamp Construction Company, citing negligence and carelessness. According to the lawsuit, on March 30, 2021, Hale was a patron at the defendant's office building. Hale claims…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
March 29, 2023

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