Suit seeks damages from Crisis Nursery over molestation

A Danville teen who claims he was molested as a toddler by an employee of the Crisis Nursery in Urbana has filed suit against the not-for-profit agency and its former employee.

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Another example of preying on the vulnerable. Lawsuit is against the molester and the business who employed him. The best the victim can hope for is an insurance company to stand behind the business other wise there is no money for the victim.

Two injured, home damaged in natural gas explosion in Carlinville – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL

Source: Two injured, home damaged in natural gas explosion in Carlinville – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL

 

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Repair work gone bad. The home owners have a cause of action to sue a negligent contractor whose activities result in personal injuries and property damage.

Crash in Edgar County kills Marshall man | News-Gazette.com

One person died in a crash Wednesday morning between a pickup truck and a tractor-trailer in Edgar County.

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Tragic accident. In order to win damages the injured driver must prove that the other driver was at fault and the injuries were related to the accident.

Family of St. Louis County motorcyclist killed last year settles lawsuit against chronic DWI offender | Law and order | stltoday.com

Prosecutors in January charged the defendant with felony drug possession after state troopers said they found methamphetamine on the driver’s side floorboard.

Source: Family of St. Louis County motorcyclist killed last year settles lawsuit against chronic DWI offender | Law and order | stltoday.com

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Too bad they cannot keep him off the road. But this case shows there may be some money to recover from at fault driver’s insurance, and in rare cases some money from the driver himself.