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Property Owner Pays $1 Million In Women’s Shooting Death

In a new twist in premises liability law, a settlement has been reached by the family of a woman killed in a drug-related shooting. The family will receive $1 million from the owner of a crime-ridden apartment complex for the wrongful death of this young woman. Decedent was 19 years old when she was gunned […]

$3 Million Settlement in Gas Station Premises Liability Case

A $3 million dollar settlement was awarded to the parents of a 21-year old man in a premises liability cause of action filed against the owner of the gas station as well as two other firms that supplied the station with products and marketing. The 21-year old man, who had schizophrenia died after the clerk […]

Wrongful Death Settlement in Chicago Megabus Lawsuit

Wrongful death settlement for family of pedestrian struck in crosswalk. We recently wrote of the increased dangers that elderly pedestrians face in urban areas. Wes Kruger, age 64 was in a cross walk on February 10, 2010 when a left-turning Megabus struck him and dragged him 30 feet before stopping. Kruger died soon thereafter at […]

Speed-Camera Ordinance Passed in Chicago

The Chicago City Council recently approved a speed-camera ordinance promoted by Chicago Mayor, Rahm Emanuel. The ordinance will allow speed-cameras positioned around Chicago to video speeding drivers and issue them $100 tickets. Proponents of the law believe that motorists who drive at dangerous speeds are a threat to others drivers as well as pedestrians and […]