Driver of other car ran away.
Illinois law does not allow failure to wear a seat belt as a defense. Varies from state to state. This matters because if it is a defense it may result in a zero verdict or a dramatic reduction.
Children
Senate Committee Passes Bill After Emotional Testimony From Hastert Victim
Emotions ran high at the state capitol as a child sex abuse victim of Dennis Hastert lobbies for changing the rules on prosecuting child predators.Hastert, the former House Speaker, is serving time at a federal prison for his hush-money case. Hastert plead
Source: Senate Committee Passes Bill After Emotional Testimony From Hastert Victim
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You cannot argue against removing the statute of limitations against child predators. Do not let them hide behind any procedural walls.
3-year-old girl dies in Springfield apartment blaze – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL
A 3-year old child died from smoke inhalation early today in a small fire at an apartment building in Springfield, while the mother and two other children
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Tragic event.
In situation such as this you must prove that something about the apartment layout prevented the child from escaping. Or that required safety features were not provided. Or that a defective product caused the fire.
Judge says Hastert abuse victim can proceed with lawsuit – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL
YORKVILLE — A judge has ruled that a lawsuit filed by a sexual abuse victim against former U.S. House speaker Dennis Hastert can go forward.Kendall County Judge Robert Pilmer says the plaintiff established what was needed to allege “a claim for contract.” The Chicago Sun-Times reports that the judge filed his ruling Monday.Attorneys for Hastert had asked Pilmer to dismiss the lawsuit, which was brought in April by a man who contends Hastert owes him $1.8 million of the $3.5 million promised to
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The court has allowed the case to proceed against Hastert. This does not mean the man has won the case. He must prove that a contract was in place with Hastert to pay millions to keep his sexual abuse quiet. If the case goes forward the sordid details will come to light.
After Hastert, Illinois pushes for change to child abuse law | Belleville News-Democrat
The attorney general for Illinois is calling on state lawmakers to pass legislation removing statutes of limitations for child sex abuse crimes in response to the case against former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert.
Source: After Hastert, Illinois pushes for change to child abuse law | Belleville News-Democrat
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Good idea. Do not let the child abusers get away with it while the victims suffer for the rest of their lives.