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December 17, 2024

Consumer Alleges Major Cosmetic Companies’ Hair Relaxers Caused Cancer

December 17, 2024

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

December 16, 2024

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

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Personal Injury

Consumer Alleges Major Cosmetic Companies’ Hair Relaxers Caused Cancer

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…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
December 17, 2024
Personal Injury

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

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…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
December 17, 2024
Personal Injury

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

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…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
December 16, 2024
Workers' Compensation

Catastrophic comp claims represent small but costly percentage of frequency

Costs associated with catastrophic workplace injuries represent less that 0.1% of workers compensation claims but account for up to 2% of all costs to insurers, according to a report released Thursday by the National Council on Compensation Insurance. Boca Raton, Florida-based NCCI worked with nine state ratings agencies to study so-called “mega claims,” examining 11,330 of them from accident years…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
December 16, 2024
Personal Injury

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

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…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
December 9, 2024
Workers' Compensation

Illinois Roofing Contractor Cited Eighth Time for Safety Violations

For the eighth time since 2020, federal workplace safety inspectors have cited a Lake Zurich, Illinois roofing contractor for exposing workers to falls from elevation, the leading cause of fatal and serious injuries among people employed in the construction industry. Inspectors with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration observed employees of Fino Exterior Inc. working atop…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
December 9, 2024
Personal Injury

Plaintiff Alleges Government Negligence Led to Methadone Overdose Death

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.…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
December 2, 2024
Personal Injury

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

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…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
December 2, 2024
Personal Injury

Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Retail Giant Following Workplace Injury

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…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
November 26, 2024
Personal Injury

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

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…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
November 25, 2024

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