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Workers’How did a Chicago area man react when he lost his wife in a tragic auto accident? He sued his 13-year-old grandson for the wrongful death of his wife (who was also the boy’s grandmother). Yes, you read that right – the man sued his own grandson. What Happened? What led to this lawsuit? Earlier … Continue reading Grandfather Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against 13-Year-Old Grandson
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Illinois state trooper’s widow settles wrongful death case
Those in law enforcement often put their lives in jeopardy. Personal injury is a risk every day; it is the nature of the job. For one Illinois state trooper, a stop on the side of Interstate 294 proved deadly. In March 2013, the trooper was parked on the shoulder of the interstate when a semi-truck … Continue reading Illinois state trooper’s widow settles wrongful death case
Wrongful death suits have cost Veteran’s Administration millions
When our nation’s veterans seek medical and mental health care from a Veteran’s Administration hospital, most do not expect to suffer from significant problems as a result of that care. However, in Marion, Illinois, the VA hospital has paid out $7.7 million in 25 wrongful death lawsuits. That is the most for any one VA … Continue reading Wrongful death suits have cost Veteran’s Administration millions
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
Rat-bite fever leads to boy’s death, Petco sued by family
It is understandable if you were to think that a disease called “rat-bite fever” was too on-the-nose and blunt to be a real medical condition. However, it most certainly is a real condition, and a fatal one if untreated. Rat-bite fever doesn’t even require that a person be bit by an infected rat. A scratch … Continue reading Rat-bite fever leads to boy’s death, Petco sued by family
