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Personal Injury

Plaintiff alleges negligence against Chicago Transit Authority and Village over unsafe walkway

A woman has filed a lawsuit against two prominent local entities, claiming negligence led to her injury. Arica Belbot lodged the complaint in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, on April 3, 2025, naming the Chicago Transit Authority and the Village of Skokie as defendants. The case revolves around an incident that occurred on May 7, 2024. According to…
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April 29, 2025
Personal Injury

Plaintiff alleges negligence against Hinsdale Orthopaedic Associates over surgical procedure

In a gripping legal battle, a woman from Cook County, Illinois has filed a lawsuit against her former medical providers, alleging negligence in their care. Linda Hagy initiated the complaint on April 3, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Cook County against Dr. Bryant Ho, Sara Thompson PA, and Hinsdale Orthopaedic Associates S.C., claiming that their negligent actions during and…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
April 28, 2025
Personal Injury

St. Clair, Madison counties retain top spots for asbestos lawsuit destinations in U.S.: New report

St. Clair County has continued its rapid ascent to becoming perhaps the premier U.S. court destination of choice for plaintiffs' lawyers seeking to hammer businesses with asbestos-related lawsuits and now rivals neighboring Madison County for the title of the nation's asbestos litigation capitol, according to a new report. National technology and management consulting company KCIC released its annual report tracking…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
April 28, 2025
Personal Injury

Executor Sues Assisted Living Facilities Over Alleged Negligence Leading To Elderly Woman’s Death

In a gripping legal battle, the family of a deceased elderly woman is taking on two care facilities over alleged negligence that led to her death. Antoinette Edmundson, acting as the independent executor of Frances Loisi's estate, filed a complaint on March 31, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois against Champion Catalyst for Care, LLC and Abbington…
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April 22, 2025
Personal Injury

Plaintiff alleges multiple corporations responsible for asbestos-related cancer

In a significant legal development, a California resident has filed a lawsuit against multiple corporations, alleging exposure to asbestos that resulted in severe health consequences. The complaint was lodged by Stefan Asparuhov on March 31, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, targeting several companies including ACCO Brands USA LLC and John Crane, Inc. The case centers around…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
April 22, 2025
Personal Injury

Plaintiffs accuse Advocate Christ Medical Center of medical negligence

In a compelling legal battle that highlights the vulnerabilities in patient care, a couple has filed a lawsuit against a prominent medical institution for alleged negligence. On April 1, 2025, Deoquisto Dennis and Laseay Dennis filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, accusing Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation, doing business as Advocate Christ Medical Center, of…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
April 21, 2025
Workers' Compensation

Illinois bars AI in workers comp proceedings

The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission on Wednesday issued a notice to attorneys and all self-represented litigants that the use of artificial intelligence and recording devices is prohibited during proceedings. The notice addresses procedural rules for monthly status calls, pre-trial trials, oral arguments and review call conferences. It states that the use of any AI device or software during arbitration status…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
April 21, 2025
Workers' Compensation

Degenerative conditions in comp more likely to involve litigation: Experts

Litigation over how much of an alleged work injury falls under workers compensation and how much is related to an existing degenerative condition is likely to rise as the workforce ages and medical screenings are interpreted differently, legal experts say. A report released late last month by the Workers Compensation Research Institute found that degenerative comorbidities, such as disc disease…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
April 15, 2025
Personal Injury

Appeals court tosses $43M crash verdict, saying plaintiffs’ lawyers may have used social media to jury tamper

A state appeals panel has tossed out a $43 million verdict for a woman severely injured in a car crash, agreeing with trucking company defendants that social media posts concerning the case from the plaintiffs' lawyers may have represented an improper attempt to sidestep the court and influence jurors. On March 31, a three-justice panel of the Illinois First District…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
April 14, 2025
Personal Injury

Plaintiffs allege City Police Officer’s Negligence Led to Catastrophic Collision

In a gripping legal battle, a couple's pursuit of justice following a severe car accident involving a police officer has taken center stage in Illinois. On March 31, 2025, Lytiesa Little and her husband Reginald Little filed an appeal in the Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District, challenging the damages awarded to them after Lytiesa sustained significant injuries in…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
April 14, 2025

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