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Workers' Compensation

D.C. lawmakers introduce workers comp parity bill

Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., have introduced legislation designed to create parity in workers compensation in cases involving injured workers who receive out-of-state benefits. The Parity in Workers’ Compensation Recovery Act of 2023, filed Tuesday, states that workers who receive comp awards in any state are not barred from seeking compensation under D.C. workers comp law for the same injury or…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
September 25, 2023
Workers' Compensation

Children at greater risk of worksite injuries on family farms: NIOSH

Agriculture is one of the few industries where relatives of workers suffer high rates of injuries due to the nature of working farms existing on private lands, and researchers say farmers need to ensure children are kept safe from workplace incidents. The National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health, in a Wednesday blog post, said while agriculture ranks among the…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
September 25, 2023
Personal Injury

Amazon warehouse builders, developers settle wrongful death suit for $250K

Alice and Randall McEwen, whose son Austin died in the collapse of Amazon’s Edwardsville warehouse in 2021 during a tornado, settled claims against six defendants for $165,000 and received 36% of the proceeds. Circuit Judge Sarah Smith approved the settlement on Aug. 23, awarding the Chicago firm of Robert Clifford $55,000 for fees and $50,000 for expenses. Alice and Randall…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
September 18, 2023
Personal Injury

Wrongful death suit involving fatal train crash at trial in McGlynn’s court; Ed Burris Disposal settles for $250,000

Five days before the start of a wrongful death trial against Amtrak, Illinois Central, and trash business Ed Burris Disposal, the trash business settled the claim for $250,000. Ed Burris Disposal of Jackson County notified U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn of the settlement on Sept. 6. McGlynn denied summary judgment to Ed Burris Disposal on Aug. 22, finding it had…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
September 18, 2023
Personal Injury

Family of boy trampled amid panic at Lil’ Durk concert sues rapper, United Center, Live Nation

The family of a boy trampled amid a panic over a possible active shooter at a concert headlined by rap star Lil' Durk at the United Center last month has filed suit against the rapper, the venue, concessionaires, and the concert promoters, claiming they should pay for the boy's injuries. Marcus Sloss, father of a boy identified as J.S., filed…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
September 12, 2023
Personal Injury

Customer sues Belleville Chinese restaurant after suffering allergic reaction to shrimp

A woman is suing the Wing China restaurant in Belleville, claiming that she had an allergic reaction to shrimp in her fried rice after notifying the restaurant that she had a shellfish allergy. Plaintiff Tiara Harris filed the lawsuit in the St. Clair County Circuit Court against Wing China, Inc., citing negligence According to the lawsuit, Harris and her husband…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
September 11, 2023
Workers' Compensation

Attacks on health care workers raise concerns

As attacks on health care workers become increasingly more common, workplace safety experts are calling on regulators and employers to better protect those caring for patients. Incidents spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic amid understaffed medical facilities, increased substance abuse and an overall lack of mental health services, experts say. And although the issue is on the radar of federal and…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
September 11, 2023
Personal Injury

Patient alleges delayed diagnosis of infection following bladder surgery

A patient claims she suffered an abscess and infection following bladder surgery. Plaintiff Candace Birdsong filed the lawsuit in the St. Clair County Circuit Court against Todd Albright, D.O, Shannon Waller-Davis, RN, Heartland Women's Healthcare of Advantia, LLC, SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Abiodun Sngoseni, M.D., NES Illinois, Inc., Randolph Hospital District, doing business as Memorial Hospital, Paula, Lindner, M.D.,…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
September 6, 2023
Personal Injury

Woman sues Edwardsville restaurant after allegedly falling on an uncovered manhole

A woman is suing the operators of a Qdoba Mexican Eats restaurant in Edwardsville after she allegedly fell on the premises. Plaintiff Stacy Tackett filed the lawsuit in the Madison County Circuit Court against Harvard 159, LLC, St. Louis County Realty Co., Qdoba Restaurant Corporation and Grease Masters, LLC. According to the lawsuit, the defendants individually and through its agents,…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
September 5, 2023

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