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Nursing Home Faces Lawsuit After Resident Falls Down Concrete Stairs in Wheelchair
An Iowa nursing home is facing a lawsuit filed by a resident who fell down a flight of concrete stairs while she was seated in a wheelchair. The plaintiff, of Battle Creek, is suing Odebolt specialty care and its owners, Care Initiatives of West Des Moines, for negligence and breach of contract. According to… Read More »
Archer Daniels Midland Sued by Man Severely Injured in Explosion
An Illinois man injured in a 2023 explosion at Archer Daniels Midland’s facility in Decatur, Illinois has filed a lawsuit against the company alleging that the company’s actions “displayed actual intent to harm its employees,” according to a complaint filed in county court on Oct. 15. According to the lawsuit, ADM had a system… Read More »
Woman Files Premises Liability Lawsuit Against Menards After Door Falls on Her
A federal judge in Illinois recently ruled that a customer, who claims she was injured when a display door fell on her while shopping at Menards, has provided sufficient evidence for a jury to consider whether the company can be held liable in a premises liability lawsuit. The decision was reached by U.S. District… Read More »
Woman Files Personal Injury Lawsuit Against Bar After Being Shot on Premises
An Illinois woman has filed a personal injury lawsuit against a Joliet bar after she was shot in the shoulder inside Terrace Inn Lounge on Gardner Street. According to the plaintiff’s lawsuit, on May 29, 2023, the Terrace Inn sold liquor to an allegedly intoxicated person at the defendant’s premises. The plaintiff contends that… Read More »
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Illinois?
If you’ve recently been injured in a slip and fall accident or a car accident, you might be concerned about how much time you have to file your personal injury lawsuit. Every state has a statute of limitations that limits how long you have to file a claim. In Illinois, the statute of limitations… Read More »
Understanding Illinois Comparative Negligence Rule for Personal Injury Lawsuits
If you’ve been recently injured in a car accident or a slip and fall accident, are you still allowed to file suit even if you’re partially at fault? Yes, you may still have a case, even if you are partly to blame for the accident. You just need to prove that you were less… Read More »
Illinois Woman Shot at Bar Files Premises Liability Lawsuit
A Joliet woman has filed a personal injury lawsuit under a theory of negligent security after she was shot in the shoulder inside the Terrace Inn Lounge on Gardner Street. According to the plaintiff’s lawsuit, on May 29, 2023, the Terrace Inn sold John Foster, an allegedly intoxicated person, a large quantity of alcohol…. Read More »
Joliet Slammers Sued After Child Struck in the Head with a Baseball
It used to be that you could not sue baseball teams for injuries that occurred with foul balls striking onlookers. Every individual in the stadium assumed the risk of being struck by a baseball simply by attending the game. However, more effort has been placed into protecting fans from foul balls in recent years,… Read More »
Starbucks Sued in Illinois Slip and Fall
An Illinois woman has filed a personal injury slip and fall lawsuit against a Starbucks nestled within a Target. The plaintiff is suing both Starbucks and Target for injuries she sustained during the slip and fall alleging both negligence and premises liability. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff suffered severe and permanent injuries, physical… Read More »
Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Illinois DOC After Death of Inmate
The family of a man who died while in custody has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Corrections. The 51-year-old man died while requesting medical attention for his medical condition. According to the family, the actions of the defendants breached the duty of care the state owes to prisoners in… Read More »