St. Louis man, 97, accuses Bank of America of pilfering $77,000 of his retirement savings | Law and order | stltoday.com

Karlo Tanko alleges the bank fraudulently liquidated one of his savings accounts without his consent.

Source: St. Louis man, 97, accuses Bank of America of pilfering $77,000 of his retirement savings | Law and order | stltoday.com

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Fortunately, this gentleman has recourse through the court system to make this situation right.

Lawsuit filed against Uber in fatal Springfield motorcycle crash – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL

The mother of a teenager killed in a motorcycle crash in Springfield in September is suing the ride-sharing company Uber and the driver whose vehicle hit

Source: Lawsuit filed against Uber in fatal Springfield motorcycle crash – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL

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Shows that lawsuits may be filed against multiple parties. In this case, against the driver and the driver’s employer.

Five Central Illinois women sue man who molested them | Local Crime & Courts | pantagraph.com

BLOOMINGTON — Five women who were sexually abused as children have filed a lawsuit against the 79-year-old man convicted of molesting them.

Source: Five Central Illinois women sue man who molested them | Local Crime & Courts | pantagraph.com

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A person may be subject to criminal charges and face a civil lawsuit for the same actions. Civil lawsuits usually seek monetary damages.

2017 – 01/12/2017 – Masonry contractor continues to expose workers to fall hazards | Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Source: 2017 – 01/12/2017 – Masonry contractor continues to expose workers to fall hazards | Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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Falls leading cause of fatalities in construction industry since 2010. Workers’ Compensation law in Illinois pays specific death benefits.

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.