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Have you heard about some of the latest lawsuits filed in Illinois and across America?
Cook County Taxpayers Coughing up Millions Each Year
Cook county taxpayers are coughing up millions each year for injuries suffered by county employees -- some of whom have filed multiple claims in their short tenures, collecting thousands for injuries some are now questioning.
Take Me Out to the Ballpark...and I'll sue!
A baseball fan filed a personal injury complaint against the Chicago White Sox and Illinois Sports Facilities Authority for injuries suffered when a friend fell on him while standing on a tree grate outside the ballpark.
Suing for more time off!
A Chicago jury awarded $11.65 million to an employee who charged he was retaliated against for taking time off under the Family Medical Leave Act to care for his aging parents. He took the 12 weeks he was entitled to, but felt that his performance shouldn't be tied to other time he was off work.
Entering an area not open to customers, and suing for injuries
A woman sued Sears for aggravating a pre-existing multiple sclerosis condition (which was not diagnosed until after the incident) when she improperly entered a service are through a garage door marked "EXIT" and slipped in a puddle of oil.
Drunk on the Job...but still suing
An intoxicated employee sued an employer for injuries suffered when he fell off a crane and injured himself. He admitted drinking on the job, and after the accident was admitted to hospital where the personnel told him he was drunk.
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