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Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel gets to decide whether the estate of a stillborn baby can recover damages. The question arises from a $135 million suit Shantela Stackhouse of Granite City filed against Alton Memorial Hospital and the United States. She seeks recovery on her own behalf under wrongful death law and as estate administrator under the Illinois Survival…

A shocking incident involving a collapsing ceiling has led to a legal battle between two individuals from different states. Diane Hallstrom, represented by The Law Office of Kevin P. Justen, P.C., filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on July 11, 2024, against Mark Kalemba. The lawsuit stems from an incident that…

A devastating train derailment has led to a lawsuit against two major railroad companies. On July 8, 2024, Tammy Kamrud filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) and BNSF Railway Company. The case revolves around an incident on September 25, 2021, when Tammy Kamrud and…

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited the U.S. subsidiary of a Spanish meat casings company after two of its employees suffered severe injuries earlier this year. OSHA said Wednesday that it cited Danville, Illinois-based Viscofan USA Inc. for one “repeat,” seven “serious” and one “other-than-serious” violations and proposed $197,054 in penalties after one employee suffered chemical burns…

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Friday that it cited an Illinois construction contractor for a continued pattern of exposing workers to deadly fall hazards. OSHA cited Arcola-based Miller Building Systems LLC for four “willful” violations for intentionally failing to provide adequate fall protection to employees working at high elevations. The agency proposed $354,912 in penalties, noting it…

A new lawsuit has been filed alleging that a widely-used herbicide is linked to severe health issues, including Parkinson's Disease. On June 27, 2024, Richard Schacca filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois against Chevron U.S.A., Inc., accusing the company of negligence and other charges related to its product Paraquat. According to…

A state appeals panel has revived a lawsuit in which a woman seeks to hold supermarket chain Jewel liable for injuries she suffered after slipping and falling when she allegedly stepped on a cherry pit at a Deerfield grocery store. Cook County Circuit Court Judge Gerald Cleary granted summary judgment in favor of Jewel Food Stores, temporarily ending a negligence…

A family is seeking justice after a terrifying amusement ride incident left them with physical and emotional scars. On June 17, 2024, David Herstowski filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against Greg’s Crescent City Amusement, LLC; Crandon Off-Road Entertainment, LLC; and Larson International, Inc. The case revolves around an incident that…

A recent court filing has revealed a contentious medical malpractice case involving a circumcision gone wrong, with the plaintiff alleging significant harm to her minor son. Kate O’Laughlin filed the complaint in the Circuit Court of Cook County on March 22, 2018, against Dr. Marc Feldstein and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. The case revolves around a circumcision performed by Dr. Feldstein…