Chicago Personal Injury: Pizza Man Who Was Beaten and Robbed Sues Attackers
A pizza deliveryman who was beaten in an Evanston Complex after delivering two pizzas is suing his attackers for his Chicago personal injuries. Stephen Walker is seeking over $50,000 for his physical injuries, including contusions, scarring, bruising, and emotional distress.
The assault took place on June 2, 2009 as Walker was walking back to his 2003 Kia Optima. He was attacked in the condo courtyard by Christopher Norton and Carletus Jackson. After the beating, the two men searched him for money. The three of them then headed for Walker’s vehicle.
Norton and Jackson drove off in the car, but not before kicking Walker, who was holding onto the car, out of the vehicle and trying to crush him between parked autos.
Police chased the two men. During the police pursuit, the Kia struck a number of autos before striking into a tree and catching fire. Norton and Jackson later pleaded guilty to robbery and vehicular hijacking charges and were sentenced to six years in prison.
Walker was an architect who had been laid off from his job when he started working for Papa John’s. Following his assault, residents at the condo raised money to replace his car, which was totaled following the police chase.
Now, the plaintiff is seeking compensatory and punitive damages from his attackers.
Chicago Personal Injury Lawsuits Over Violent Crimes
Those that commit violent crimes that cause serious injuries to others can be held liable in both criminal court and civil court. A Chicago injury lawsuit can allow the victim to hold an assailant financially liable for any harm suffered.
Pizza deliveryman claims men beat him in Evanston, Chicago Sun-Times, April 28, 2010
Pizza man sues his attackers, Chicago Breaking News, April 10, 2010
Pizza attack: After assault on pizza deliverer, neighborly deed reaps donations from across the globe, Chicago Tribune, June 9, 2010
Related Web Resources:
Injury and Accident Law Overview, Justia
Damages, Cornell Law School
