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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed in Joliet Construction Tragedy

12/27/2025

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Kircher Lawsuit Filed

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in Joliet, Illinois, over the December 15 death of ironworker Thomas Kircher at The Boulevard construction site.
The suit names four defendants, including CBRE and Vequity Construction, and seeks more than $50,000 in damages.
OSHA inspected the site the day after the incident.
Kircher is survived by two sons who are named in the lawsuit for their emotional and financial losses.
State Representative Harry Benton expressed condolences and highlighted Kircher's dedication to his family and union.

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Nicole Solas, the conservative education advocate, filed a lawsuit against the University of Rhode Island alleging discrimination for not being a union member and for a rejected job.
The suit argues the posting favored union members, blocking Solas from the job.
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Kircher Lawsuit Filed

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in Joliet, Illinois, over the December 15 death of ironworker Thomas Kircher at The Boulevard construction site.
The suit names four defendants, including CBRE and Vequity Construction, and seeks more than $50,000 in damages.
OSHA inspected the site the day after the incident.
Kircher is survived by two sons who are named in the lawsuit for their emotional and financial losses.
State Representative Harry Benton expressed condolences and highlighted Kircher's dedication to his family and union.

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