The Dangers and Risks of Silica Dust Exposure

Countertop worker exposed to silica dust while cutting engineered stone

Silicosis Lawsuits | Engineered Stone | Countertop Fabrication  If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with silicosis, pulmonary fibrosis, or required a lung transplant after working with granite or engineered stone, call Cronauer Law today at 815-895-8585 Contact Cronauer Law: 815-895-8585 You may be entitled to compensation. What Is Silica and Why Is It […]

$400,000 Jury Verdict Earns Recognition Among Top Verdicts of 2023

At Cronauer Law, we are proud to announce a recent milestone for our team and, most importantly, a victory for our client in a challenging personal injury case. Cruz v. Alvarez, a case we brought to jury trial, resulted in a $400,000 verdict, placing it among the top 20 verdicts of 2023 as recognized by […]

Insurance Companies poised to fight harder as car crashes are up 47%

Insurance Companies poised to fight harder as car crashes are up 47% In a recent update a large Illinois based insurance company reported that auto claims are up 47% when comparing April through June 2021 vs. April through June 2020. This insurance company publicly said that they plan to raise rates and “counteract rising severity” […]

Peloton Treadmill deemed dangerous to Children

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the threat of popular Peloton Tread+ exercise machine following several episodes of small children and a pet being injured under the machines. The Commission has found that the general public health and security requires this note to frighten the populace quickly of their danger. […]

Audi Recalls A3, S3 | Passenger airbags becomes inactive

More than 150,000 Audi brand vehicles from years 2015 through 2020 are being recalled because the passenger-detection system may not always detect a passenger. Why is this important? More than 150,000 Audi A3 and S3 vehicles have been recalled because their passenger-side airbag system could malfunction. The airbag could shut itself off even if a […]

Nissan Sentra Recall for Malfunctioning Brake Lights

Nissan is recalling the 2016 – 2019 Nissan Sentra sedans because the brake lights might not illuminate when the driver presses on the brake pedal. The recall covers more than 845,000 Sentras in both U.S and Canada, with more than 807,000 sold vehicles in the U.S. The stop lamp switch can deteriorate due to silicon […]

Ninth Circuit Affirms Biometric Privacy Class Action Lawsuit Against Facebook

This article was first published at JDSUPRA On August 8, the Ninth Circuit issued a highly anticipated decision affirming the district court’s certification of a class of Facebook users who suffered alleged violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”). The case—which has been followed closely by the business community and privacy activists—may lead […]