Helpers ‘tried to do everything’ to save teens who died in crash – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL

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Horrible collision. Thoughts and prayers to the families and friends.

Shows the value of accident reconstruction in determining the cause of crashes.

$2 million settlement in ATV-motorcycle crash | Local News | pantagraph.com

BLOOMINGTON — A Bloomington man injured when his motorcycle collided with an all-terrain vehicle near Lake Bloomington in March 2012 has reached a $2 million settlement to resolve his lawsuit

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Motorcycle drivers have rights also. Shows that serious injuries may result in serious settlements.

WorkersCompensation.com CompNewsNetwork – OH Plating Co Allows Workers to Continue to Climb Atop Acid Tanks Despite Employee’s 3rd-Degree Burns after Fall

Source: WorkersCompensation.com CompNewsNetwork – OH Plating Co Allows Workers to Continue to Climb Atop Acid Tanks Despite Employee’s 3rd-Degree Burns after Fall

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Some things are hard to believe. Why would any company allow their employees to face additional danger after a horrible work accident. These claims involve workers’ compensation and osha fines.

Corrections agrees to $450,000 settlement in Lincoln prison rape lawsuit – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL

The Illinois Department of Corrections has agreed to pay $450,000 to a man who says he was punished and humiliated by prison officials after he reported that his cellmate raped him at the Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln.The man’s attorneys announced the settlement of his federal lawsuit Friday.He was imprisoned for eight months for a minor drug offense and was housed in a cell with a gang member serving 22 years for armed robbery who had a record of starting prison fights.The lawsuit says

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This case shows that even prisoners have legal rights that may result in a damages settlement or award.

Ex-Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson settles sex harassment suit for $20M – Chicago Tribune

Former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson settled her sexual harassment lawsuit against Roger Ailes for a reported $20 million and a public apology Tuesday, ending the case that triggered the downfall of the cable channel’s chief executive.

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Crazy to think that so called smart people will do something that is so obviously stupid and think they can get away with it. Should send a big message to companies to clean up their acts.