Robert Greenhill, the plaintiff, was a sprinkler fitter for a construction project when he was injured at work by a freight elevator. While he was entering the elevator, another passenger pressed the “door close” button and the elevator gate descended, striking Greenhill. The Illinois First District Appellate Court held that…
William Clay, 67, went to a car dealer to help his son purchase a car. As he stood by a raised vehicle in the dealer’s garage, an employee operating a hydraulic vehicle lift lowered the car onto Clay’s right foot. He suffered crush fractures to three toes, which required amputation…
John Deatherage, 51, was on an elevator when it suddenly dropped and came to a violent stop. Deatherage, who had two previous surgeries at L5-S1, suffered a spinal injury that required a fusion surgery at that level. He continues to experience back and spine problems. He sued Schindler Elevator Corp.,…
The Illinois Appellate Court for the 1st District has affirmed the decision of a Circuit Court judge dismissing the lawsuit for the injuries suffered by Rudy Nourse while working as an elevator serviceman. On March 20, 2014, Nourse was working for the Suburban Elevator Co. He and his supervisor were…
A 33-year-old elevator mechanic’s helper (known only as C.E.) was working on top of a traction elevator in an apartment building in Broward County, Fla. Before starting, the elevator mechanic‘s helper engaged a safety stop switch to prevent the elevator cab from moving. When C.E. was holding onto a guide…