Son of Tony’s owner sued over late-night shooting at Eat-Rite Diner | Law and order | stltoday.com

Lawsuit seeking damages in excess of $25,000 for shooting that man alleges left him with temporary hearing loss and an abrasion to his chin.

Source: Son of Tony’s owner sued over late-night shooting at Eat-Rite Diner | Law and order | stltoday.com

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Illustrates that you may be sued for almost anything. Usually lawsuits like this do not go to far unless the aggressor is wealthy. This will turn on reliable witnesses.

Beloved volunteer at Museum of Transportation killed when tire explodes | Metro | stltoday.com

Eric Heselbarth, 73, died after being struck in head by piece of tire from vintage produce truck exploded.

Source: Beloved volunteer at Museum of Transportation killed when tire explodes | Metro | stltoday.com

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Tragic accident. Volunteers may not receive Workers’ Compensation according to Illinois law. For damages to be paid in a negligence action it must be proven that the Museum or the manufacturer of product was at fault in some way.

Two people use Holland woman’s Social Security number | Fox17

HOLLAND, Mich.— We need it to work to identify ourselves and even get loans. When it comes to our Social Security number, we expect it to stay secure. However, as some Americans find out from time to time that’s not always the case.One Holland woman found out that some state and Social Security departments have access that can prove someone else was using her number, but they don’t alert you.

Source: Two people use Holland woman’s Social Security number | Fox1

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Crazy story. Gives you a glimpse into some of the things that go on within Social Security Administration. If you run into problems with SSA make sure that you get some backup. Such as your United States Senator or a lawyer who deals with SSA on a regular basis.

Stabbing victim at GM plant was having affair with assailant’s husband, police say | Law and order | stltoday.com

Alicia J. Turner, 27, of Florissant, was charged Friday with assault, armed criminal action and burglary.

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Interesting case. What would happen in Illinois? A defense would raised that this was a personal issue that happened at work. The injured worker would argue that the attacker gained entrance through the negligence of the employer. Not sure how the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission or ultimately Illinois courts would rule, but it would test the limits of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act.