Premises Liability
The winter months are known to blanket Chicago streets with snow and ice. Something as simple as walking can become dangerous due to slick sidewalks, parking lots, building entrances stairways and more. The harsh weather can…
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Owning a swimming pool comes with a responsibility to keep people safe. Without proper pool maintenance and supervision, what is meant to be a fun and relaxing time in the water can result in accidents that…
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Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, from homes and sidewalks to supermarkets and restaurants. They can also occur in workplaces. In a recent case, an elevator technician was seriously injured on the job in a…
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A Burger King employee was shot in the arm by a man who was refused service at the fast food restaurant’s location in Dolton, Illinois. The incident occurred in the drive-through area. A witness stated that…
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The son of a woman who was shot and killed at a Walgreens store in Chicago filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company, its nighttime store manager and the man accused of shooting her. The…
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An appellate court revived a slip and fall lawsuit filed by a former bus driver against a restaurant in Palatine, Illinois. The man claimed the restaurant owner was liable for his accident, which resulted in injuries…
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A Chicago nurse received a $7.2 million settlement in a lawsuit filed against Kane County and a hospital’s security contractor after she was held hostage and raped by a hospitalized jail inmate. Three other nurses also…
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A woman’s slip and fall lawsuit against Steak N’ Shake will proceed to a bench trial after a judge denied a motion for summary judgement filed by the restaurant’s parent company in the U.S. District Court…
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A woman sued Walmart after suffering an injury during a visit to the store in December 2017. The lawsuit was filed at the Will County Courthouse in Joliet, Illinois. Deborah Grover was hurt in a slip…
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Winter weather brings with it snow and ice that has the potential to create dangerous conditions on roads and sidewalks. Slippery surfaces can significantly increase the risk of slip and fall accidents, which can cause serious…
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