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Consumer Alleges Major Cosmetic Companies’ Hair Relaxers Caused Cancer

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A major lawsuit has been filed against several prominent companies, alleging that their hair relaxer products have caused serious health issues. On November 27, 2024, Alsester Aline Coleman-Williams filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against Godrej SON Holdings, Inc., L’Oréal USA, Inc., and other associated entities. The case stems from allegations…

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Defense moves to dismiss another batch of Paraquat suits citing failure to explain exposure

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Syngenta and Chevron moved on Dec. 6 to dismiss 47 plaintiffs who alleged that weed killer Paraquat caused Parkinson’s disease, claiming they violated an order to search for proof of exposure. Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel issued the order in February, directing each plaintiff to serve subpoenas on third parties for evidence of exposure. Defense counsel Ragan Naresh of…

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Man sues Casey’s over slip-and-fall injury

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A man has filed a lawsuit against service station chain Casey’s, alleging he sustained severe injuries after slipping and falling on ice at their Wood River location. The lawsuit was initially filed in Madison County Circuit Court by plaintiff Monty Aldrich, but has been removed to federal court in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. The…

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State Court Moves Personal Injury Suit Against Walgreens to ‘Less Congested’ County

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The court reversed a previous decision denying Walgreens’ attempts to transfer the suit from St. Clair County to Christian County. An Illinois appellate court sided with Walgreen Co., granting its request to move a personal injury suit to a different county after concluding that factors such as parties’ proximity, court congestion, and jury duty logistics weighed in favor of the…

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Plaintiff Alleges Government Negligence Led to Methadone Overdose Death

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A plaintiff has filed a lawsuit against the United States of America, alleging negligence in managing a methadone program that led to a wrongful death. Rondell A. Johnson, acting as the Independent Administrator of the Estate of Rodney Bradford, lodged this complaint on November 13, 2024, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division….

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Former Delivery Driver Alleges Discrimination Against Rivera On-Point Logistics Following Workplace Injury

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A former delivery driver is taking legal action against her previous employer, alleging severe discrimination and retaliation following a workplace injury. Kizzi Campbell filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on November 22, 2024, accusing Rivera On-Point Logistics, LLC of violating her rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the…

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Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Retail Giant Following Workplace Injury

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A former employee has filed a lawsuit against a major retail corporation, alleging wrongful termination and discrimination. On November 6, 2024, Stephen Termunde filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against Wal-Mart Associates Inc., accusing the company of violating several employment laws. Stephen Termunde, represented by Kreitman Law, LLC, claims that his…

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Crash suit plaintiff allegedly seeks to keep middle driver in case to defeat diversity jurisdiction

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Kariah Buckmire of St. Clair County pleads for a chance to prove that Zachary Langley of Caseyville contributed to an accident that happened when a vehicle behind him shoved his vehicle into hers. She must state a plausible claim against Langley in order to convince U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn to remand the suit to St. Clair County where she…

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Plaintiff alleges negligence against retail giant following slip-and-fall incident

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A slip-and-fall incident at a major retail store has led to a legal battle in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. On November 8, 2024, Robert Merheb filed a complaint against The Home Depot USA, Inc., and The Home Depot, Inc., alleging negligence that resulted in personal injuries. This case highlights the ongoing concerns regarding…

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Illinois Resident Alleges Negligence Against Major Cinema Chain Following Injury Incident

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Shirley Ross, a resident of Illinois, has taken legal action against a major cinema chain following an incident that allegedly left her with severe injuries. On November 7, 2024, Cinemark USA, Inc., the defendant in this case, filed a notice of removal to transfer the lawsuit from the Circuit Court of Cook County to the United States District Court for…

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