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March 4, 2025

Plaintiff alleges infant formula manufacturers’ negligence led to child’s severe illness

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Personal Injury

Suit alleges baby boy died from NEC after consuming infant formula

The parents of a premature infant claim their child developed necrotizing enterocolitis after being fed Similac or Enfamil infant formula, resulting in his death. Mallory and Wojciech Kon, as co-representatives of the estate of Theodore Edward Kon, filed a lawsuit on Jan. 25 in the Madison County Circuit Court against Mead Johnson and Company, LLC., Mead Johnson Nutrition Company and…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
March 1, 2022
Personal Injury

Cyclist claims brake failure caused crash

A woman is suing a bicycle manufacturer and the shop she bought the bike at after the brakes allegedly malfunctioned, causing her to crash. Amanda Garcia filed a lawsuit on Jan. 14 is the Madison County Circuit Court against Giant Bicycle, Inc., The Cyclery and Fitness Center, Inc. and Tektro, alleging negligence, Res Ipsa Loquitur and product liability. According to…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
February 28, 2022
Workers' Compensation

Supreme Court seeks DOJ input on comp coverage for cannabis

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Department of Justice to weigh in on whether workers compensation insurers should reimburse for medical marijuana. Specifically, the court is considering requests to review Minnesota Supreme Court decisions holding that employers can’t be compelled to reimburse injured workers for medical cannabis because it would require them to violate federal law. Before it…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
February 28, 2022
Personal Injury

Motorist alleges injuries from Interstate 55 crash

A motorist alleges injuries after another driver caused a collision on Interstate 55. Jordan Clay filed a lawsuit on Jan. 19 in the Madison County Circuit Court against Dylan Slater, alleging negligence and personal injury. According to the lawsuit, on July 11, 2021, Clay was traveling northbound on Interstate 55 near mile marker 12 when Slater allegedly struck the plaintiff's…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
February 23, 2022
Workers' Compensation

Bill addresses court decisions holding that exclusivity doesn’t bar BIPA claims

A bill before Illinois lawmakers this year would address recent court decisions finding that workers’ compensation exclusivity does not preclude claims for damages under the Biometric Information Privacy Act. H.B. 5396 would declare that if a worker brings an action against an employer for violations of the privacy act, the worker’s entitlement to relief shall be determined under the state’s…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
February 15, 2022
Personal Injury

Patient files medical malpractice suit following alleged dental implant complications

A patient claims she had to undergo oral surgery after her dental implants were improperly installed. Brenda Richter filed a lawsuit on Jan. 12 in the Madison County Circuit Court against Wojtyna Dental LLC, doing business as Aspen Dental, Dr. Graciela Romo, D.M.D., and Dr. Alexander Wojtyna, DDS, alleging medical malpractice. According to the lawsuit, Richter visited Aspen Dental on…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
February 14, 2022
Personal Injury

Suit alleges motorist crashed into Maryville doctor’s office, causing injuries to woman waiting inside

A woman is suing the driver of a vehicle that crashed into a Maryville doctor's office building, causing the plaintiff to suffer serious injuries. Josephine A. Doersam filed a lawsuit on Jan. 11 in the Madison County Circuit Court against Jacqueline B. Strauss, alleging negligence. According to the lawsuit, Doersam was sitting inside the office of Dr. Michael Mandis on…
Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC
February 14, 2022

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