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Guess what.
Victims of sexual harassment and abuse may sue the perpetrator and the corporation or organization who turns a blind eye to the illegal acts.
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Probe continues after 2 kids hit by car near Westville trunk-or-treat event | News-Gazette.com
A 7-year-old boy and his 12-year-old sister are in separate hospitals after being hit by a small four-door vehicle driven by a 22-year-old Westville-area woman near Zamberletti Park.
Source: Probe continues after 2 kids hit by car near Westville trunk-or-treat event | News-Gazette.com
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Investigation reports and witnesses are important in these type of cases to establish liability and damages.
Northbound I-55 reopens after semi hits IDOT truck
Northbound lanes of Interstate 55 were temporarily closed near the East Lake Shore Drive exit Tuesday afternoon after a semi driven by a Virginia man crashed into a trailer being towed by an Illinois Department of Transportation truck, Illinois State Police said.Ronnie D. VanZandt, 65, of Abingdon, Virginia, was heading north on the interstate about 1:24 p.m. in a semi pulling a tanker trailer. An IDOT truck that was towing an impact trailer and displaying an active arrow board moving traffic
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An employee injured in a wreck such as this may make a workers’ compensation claim against the employer and may also sue the truck driver who caused the injury.
Man sues St. Charles nursing home where his mom caught fire while smoking | St. Charles | stltoday.com
Donna Chapman, 83, was left alone to smoke despite concerns about her mental and physical abilities, suit says. She died from her injuries.
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Will be difficult to defend allowing this woman to smoke without supervision. Resulted in her death so damages will be high.
Teen who threw fatal punch gets probation | News-Gazette.com
CARLYLE (AP) — A southern Illinois teenager who threw a punch that killed another teen has been sentenced to probation.T
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You will see in many cases such as this that the family goes after someone who purchased the alcohol or adults who organized the party. The teen who threw the fatal punch most likely has no money. They are seeking someone who has money or insurance coverage. No money damages will replace the person, however this is all the law allows in terms of civil recovery.