A federal judge has issued an order increasing the jury verdict in a discrimination suit against Madison County to nearly $660,000, which may top $1 million after legal fees.
Source: Judge increases Madison County discrimination fine to nearly $660,000 | Belleville News-Democrat
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Not a good day for the home team. Lesson: do not discriminate against the disabled.
A 27-year-old Madison County woman was seriously injured Monday afternoon when the car she was driving rear-ended a tractor-trailer on Illinois 108 near
Source: Woman seriously injured in collision with semi – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL
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Thoughts and prayers with victim.
This motor vehicle accident shows comparative negligence. Both drivers were ticketed. The truck driver for improper stopping on roadway and the car driver for failure to stop. This makes it more difficult for the injured party to recover because she was partially at fault.
McLEAN — About 60 farm workers, including several teenagers, were treated in rural McLean after being exposed to residual pesticide Tuesday morning.
Source: Farm workers treated after pesticide exposure near McLean
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Contract workers who are injured through a chemical exposure may file a Workers’ Compensation claim in Illinois.
VAN BURENSBURG — A 59-year-old Mulberry Grove man was killed in a motorcycle accident in Montgomery County Sunday evening, according to the
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Thoughts and prayers to the family. The issue in motor vehicle collisions is whether the other driver’s conduct caused the injuries or death in violation of the law.
Prosecutors have filed additional criminal charges against a Champaign man accused of drunk driving in the wake of the victim’s death.
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Horrible accident. Shows the extreme danger of alcohol use and driving. The injured victim may claim against the driver’s insurance even when a DUI is involved.