Posted On: February 22, 2009 by Jeffrey J. Kroll

$1.47 MILLION WRONGFUL DEATH SETTLEMENT IN 'TOYS FOR TOTS' TRAGEDY

The Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll has settled a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the widow of a man who was killed in the tragic "Toys for Tots" incident that occurred at the intersection of Cornelia and Western in Chicago on December 5, 2004. The decedent, Frank Griseto, a DuPage County sheriff's deputy, was riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle in the charity event when he was struck by a car.

"Toys for Tots" is an annual event involving motorcycle riders that parade from Western Avenue from Dan Ryan Woods to the 4th Marine Corps Division at Foster & Troy carrying presents to donate for needy children at Christmastime. Sadly, Mr. Griseto was killed while involved in this charitable event.

A DuPage County judge recently approved the wrongful death settlement.

The attorneys at the Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll can help you if you have lost a loved one due to an act of negligence.

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