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Jury Delivers $495M Verdict in Baby Formula Lawsuit

By Patel Law, PC |

A jury delivered a $495 million verdict on behalf of a plaintiff over allegations that Abbot Laboratories’ cow milk baby formula can damage a baby’s intestinal tract. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff’s infant daughter developed a dangerous condition known as NEC (necrotizing enterocolitis) after receiving Abbot’s Similac brand formula while in a neonatal… Read More »

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Illinois Man Injured in Pit Bull Attack

By Patel Law, PC |

A 62-year-old man was seriously injured after being attacked by a pit bull in Alton. According to reports, the man sustained injuries to his arms and legs. He was working on his vehicle when the incident occurred. The incident began at about 1:40 p.m. when the victim, who was working on his car, was… Read More »

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Illinois Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Trucking Company

By Patel Law, PC |

An Illinois family has filed a personal injury wrongful death lawsuit against the trucking company and truck driver they blame for the crash that took his life. According to the complaint, the driver of the truck failed to stay in his lane and did not slow down to avoid hitting the decedent’s vehicle. The… Read More »

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City of Champaign Approves $2M Settlement for Slain Tow Truck Driver

By Patel Law, PC |

The family of a Champaign, IL tow truck driver who was killed in a 2022 accident will receive $2 million from the city of Champaign, bringing to a close the wrongful death lawsuit filed by his family. Champaign City Council members voted unanimously to approve the settlement with the estate of the decedent who… Read More »

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11th Circuit Rules That Brokers Are Not Liable for Negligent Hiring in Truck Accident Lawsuits

By Patel Law, PC |

In 2020, the family of a Georgia-based victim filed a personal injury wrongful death lawsuit against three named defendants. A truck owned by Florida-based logistics company Hard to Stop made an illegal U-turn on State Route 73, blocking lanes in both directions. The decedent crashed into the truck and died from his injuries. His… Read More »

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Worker Files Personal Injury Lawsuit After Fall from Scaffolding at UChicago Medical Center

By Patel Law, PC |

One worker was seriously injured and another was killed after a scaffolding collapse at UChicago Medical Center. The family of the injured worker has filed a lawsuit against two of the firms involved in the project. The lawsuit accuses the firms of “absolutely callous acts of negligence and misconduct.” The suit names Turner Construction… Read More »

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Illinois Supreme Court Rules Bicyclists Can Only Sue Over Injuries Occurring in Bike Lanes

By Patel Law, PC |

According to the Illinois Supreme Court, bicyclists are almost always “permitted” users of the road. However, they are only “intended” users of the road when bike lanes or bike signage are present. This distinction is important because it defines when a cyclist can sue the city over a pothole. According to the Illinois Supreme… Read More »

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Plaintiff Files Product Liability Lawsuit Against Walmart Over “Exploding” Candle

By Patel Law, PC |

A woman says she sustained severe injuries from an “exploding candle” she purchased from Walmart. The plaintiff filed a product liability lawsuit against the retail giant, claiming that a $4 candle she purchased from the company exploded and caused her harm. According to the suit, the woman was afraid for her safety when a… Read More »

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Illinois Supreme Court Denies Claim for Cyclist Injured by Pothole

By Patel Law, PC |

A Chicago cyclist is not entitled to recover damages after sustaining injury when he inadvertently struck a pothole that was not on a bicycle route, according to the Illinois Supreme Court. The cyclist was not on a designated bike lane at the time of the accident and hence, cannot recover damages from the city… Read More »

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4 Critically Injured After Drunk Semi-Truck Driver Causes Serious Car Accident

By Patel Law, PC |

A 42-year-old semi-truck driver was nearly four times the legal limit when he struck an oncoming car, according to police. The ensuing crash left four people, including two children ages 4 and 7, critically injured, according to the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office of Jim Glasgow. State prosecutors were seeking to hold the defendant… Read More »

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