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Illinois Supreme Court Rules in Personal Injury Lawsuit

December 13, 2015

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled in a personal injury case that Brookfield Zoo should not have the same protections as governmental organizations in Illinois, despite it being situated on public land. On Sept. 24, the state…

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Bernie Mac’s widow drops Illinois wrongful death lawsuit

April 21, 2015

An Illinois wrongful death lawsuit by Bernie Mac’s widow has been withdrawn, but her attorney has said that the case will be refiled later. Rhonda McCullough, the late comedian’s wife, filed the lawsuit in Cook County…

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Age Restriction in Park Not a Liability Shield

November 17, 2014

The Chicago Park District must do more to publicize playground age restrictions if it wants them to be the basis of legal immunity, a state appeals panel has ruled. The First District Appellate Court, in an…

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Mother of girl hit by bus sues Chicago Transit Authority

September 30, 2014

The mother of a child who was struck and killed by a city bus on Memorial Day has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Chicago Transit Authority. The lawsuit was filed in Cook County Circuit…

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Ten million settlement follows trooper’s death

September 8, 2014

A $10.9 million settlement was reached in a wrongful death lawsuit over the death of an Illinois state trooper. The trooper was struck and killed by a truck driver who allegedly fell asleep while driving. Elizabeth…

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Parents File Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Fraternity in Hazing Incident

April 15, 2013

The parents of a student at Northern Illinois University (NIU) who died during a fraternity initiation party have filed a wrongful death lawsuit blaming the fraternity and its members for his death. The lawsuit alleges that…

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