https://www.workcompcentral.com/news/article/id/4cb0cd00d79b2a669462f94a1b218e84246a7d10
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Results probably would not be that different in Illinois. Most negligence cases involve smaller amounts of money, under $37,000. Most cases settle short of trial, 84 percent. Would not be that different in Illinois Workers’ Compensation cases.
Driver of other car ran away.
Illinois law does not allow failure to wear a seat belt as a defense. Varies from state to state. This matters because if it is a defense it may result in a zero verdict or a dramatic reduction.
A law firm said Monday that tests of four more Bridgeton homes show elevated levels of radioactive contamination.
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Shows that chemical exposure cases are heavily dependent on scientific experts who will battle it out in court. The Judge and jury will be charged with siding with one expert against another and deciding whether money damages are available.
Explosion sent boiler from box company nearly a block, where it crashed into the offices of a laundry company.
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Horrible accident. There are multiple claims in this type of tragedy. OSHA claims, wrongful death lawsuits, workers’ compensation claims, potential products liability, third party claims.
The 124 union nurses working in Illinois prisons have received layoff notices, according to a letter from Gov. Bruce Rauner.
Source: 124 Illinois prison nurses get layoff notices – Chicago Tribune
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The budget and union contract fight is getting serious and nasty.
Looks like a step toward privatizing a number of State services.