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Illinois wife files lawsuit over husband’s wrongful death by swan

An Illinois woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit after losing her husband in a bizarre animal attack. Her husband was brutally attacked by a swan while on a kayak in a pond at a Des Plaines condo complex. The man, who died in April 2012, was responsible for taking care of the pair of … Continue reading Illinois wife files lawsuit over husband’s wrongful death by swan

Illinois dog found to be vicious following attack

In the state of Illinois, there is frequent confusion over how to deal with damages from a dog attack. Many claims are covered in a dog owner’s insurance policy, but it is common that injuries occurring from a dog bite take place outside the individual’s home. In a recent case in Bettendorf, Illinois, a dog … Continue reading Illinois dog found to be vicious following attack

Dog bite involving a child in neighboring state to Illinois

A 9-year-old boy from East Chicago, Indiana — just a few hours from Illinois — was recently attacked and bitten by a 5-year-old pitbull as he walked from his home to a nearby community center. Police in East Chicago state that the dog’s owner issued a statement saying that the dog was secured in the … Continue reading Dog bite involving a child in neighboring state to Illinois