Premises Liability
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…
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…
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…
A 49-year-old woman alleged that a security guard at a hotel in Skokie, Illinois raped her while she was staying there in October 2013. The premises liability lawsuit claimed the hotel owners did not have adequate…
IA man who was injured in a slip and fall accident filed a lawsuit against Sam’s Club in Joliet, Illinois. The complaint was filed in Will County Courthouse against Walmart, which is doing business as Sam’s…
September 22 marked the 10-year anniversary of National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. According to the National Council on Aging, falls are responsible for numerous emergency room visits among aging adults. Slip and fall accidents can result…
Slip and fall accidents can occur at any time and just about anywhere. In fact, the National Floor Safety Institute estimates that they account for more than a million emergency room visits each year. People can…
Slip and fall accidents often result in serious injuries and considerable medical expenses for the victim. In some cases, it may be possible to take legal action in order to pursue compensation for pain and suffering,…
A man filed a lawsuit against Red Lobster in Joliet, Illinois after he tripped over a push broom inside the restaurant. He claimed he suffered “severe and permanent injuries” due to the accident. James Pruitt had…
A jury awarded $1.6 million to the family of a woman who died of severe brain damage after falling repeatedly at her group home. The verdict is the highest in a wrongful death action in Stephenson…