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Joliet Steak ‘n Shake customer files slip and fall lawsuit

Joliet Steak ‘n Shake customer files slip and fall lawsuit

January 28, 2020

A Steak ‘n Shake customer filed a negligence lawsuit against the restaurant chain’s now-closed Larkin Avenue location in Joliet, Illinois. The lawsuit is seeking damages in excess of $50,000. Germaine Moore suffered a slip and fall…

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Parents sue dog owners after attack on son in Joliet park

Parents sue dog owners after attack on son in Joliet park

October 11, 2019

The parents of a young boy filed a lawsuit against a couple in Joliet, Illinois, after he was bitten by their dog. They are seeking damages in excess of $50,000. The lawsuit claimed Cristina and Salvador…

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Two teenagers killed after being hit by train in Joliet

Two teenagers killed after being hit by train in Joliet

June 4, 2019

Two teenagers who were trespassing on railroad tracks died after being struck by a Metra Rock Island train in Joliet, Illinois. A Metra spokesperson said a train engineer spotted a group of three males walking along…

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Two drivers face wrongful death lawsuit after elderly woman dies in car crash

Two drivers face wrongful death lawsuit after elderly woman dies in car crash

December 26, 2018

A wrongful death lawsuit was filed against two drivers after an elderly woman was killed in a car accident in Joliet, Illinois. The case centered on a September 2016 crash that occurred in an intersection close…

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Illinois man sues Sam’s Club over slip and fall accident

Illinois man sues Sam’s Club over slip and fall accident

December 21, 2018

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…

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Joliet police cite dog owner after German shepherd attacks man

Joliet police cite dog owner after German shepherd attacks man

September 25, 2018

Joliet, Illinois has seen multiple dog bite incidents this year, a problem that occurs often in other parts of the state as well. In a recent case, police cited a dog owner after her pet allegedly…

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Man files slip and fall lawsuit against Joliet YMCA

August 31, 2018

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,…

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Illinois man accuses Red Lobster restaurant of unsafe premises

August 28, 2018

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…

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Joliet man arrested for reckless driving after crashing car in police chase

May 11, 2018

Joliet police arrested a man who failed to stop for a traffic violation and ended up crashing into the median of Route 6 in Illinois. He was charged with reckless driving, fleeing and eluding, and leaving…

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Police cite woman after her pit bull bites man’s hand

April 20, 2018

Police cited an Illinois woman for negligent control of an animal. Her pit bull allegedly bit a 38-year-old man on the back of his jacket and his left hand. According to Joliet Deputy Police Chief Ed…

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