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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…
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…
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…
Personal Injury

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

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…
Personal Injury

Illinois Resident Alleges Negligence Against Major Cinema Chain Following Injury Incident

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…
Workers' Compensation

Illinois Contractor Faces $287K Fine for Safety Violations

Federal inspectors have cited 595 Construction LLC – a Crystal Lake, Illinois contractor with a history of exposing employees to fall hazards – for eight safety violations after finding employees framing a residential structure without required protections three times at three residential worksites in the same neighborhood in May 2024. OSHA inspectors first observed 595 Construction employees at work without…
Workers' Compensation

Illinois Contractor Cited for Exposing Workers to Fall Hazards

Federal inspectors have cited 595 Construction LLC – a Crystal Lake, Illinois contractor with a history of exposing employees to fall hazards – for eight safety violations after finding employees framing a residential structure without required protections three times at three residential worksites in the same neighborhood in May 2024. Falls from elevation are the leading cause of fatal and…
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Plaintiff Alleges Kitchen Appliance Manufacturer’s Negligence Led to Severe Injuries

Angela Michelle Eberle has filed a lawsuit against NuWave, LLC, alleging that the company's pressure cooker is dangerously defective. The complaint was filed on October 31, 2024, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Eberle claims that NuWave's product design and marketing misled consumers about safety features, resulting in her suffering severe burns. The case…
Personal Injury

Judge quashes subpoena of doctor’s tax and financial records in crash suit

Rich, Rich and Cooksey of Fairview Heights didn’t convert a client’s treating physician to a retained expert, Senior U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert ruled on Oct. 31. He quashed a subpoena that Dippold Trucking and owner Steven Dippold of Fayette County served on Orthopedic Specialists in St. Louis County. Dippold sought four years of tax and financial information, claiming disclosure…
Workers' Compensation

Courts grapple with comp for unexplained falls

Falls are among the most common workplace injuries, but they are not always compensable through workers compensation, a sticking point highlighted in recent state court decisions involving unexplained or “idiopathic” falls. Falls can be triggered by work or the condition of premises, but some can be considered idiopathic and often lead to litigation with unpredictable outcomes, legal experts say, adding…

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