http://www.latimes.com/business/hollywood/la-fi-ct-oreilly-sued-20171204-story.html
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Shows that when you settle a lawsuit and violate the terms of settlement you open yourself up to additional legal action.
Many of these sexual harassment and employment discrimination cases have non-disclosure clauses.
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Employee who was fired for complaining about co-worker viewing porn at work is awarded damages. Shows that employers must be careful when they fire and discipline workers.
https://www.workcompcentral.com/news/article/id/4cb0cd00d79b2a669462f94a1b218e84246a7d10
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Results probably would not be that different in Illinois. Most negligence cases involve smaller amounts of money, under $37,000. Most cases settle short of trial, 84 percent. Would not be that different in Illinois Workers’ Compensation cases.
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171121/family-of-man-killed-in-deadly-traffic-stop-sues-rockford
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Shows that lawsuits may involve all types of situations.
Cities, police departments and individuals may be sued. It must be proven that they were negligent in some way and it lead to injuries or death.
Shows why sex abuse cases are so difficult.
Abusers have the power and few are able to stand up and fight.
This is why statute of limitations for these type of cases have been changed in many states.