Marin Lacson's family sues Union Pacific, Metra, and Barrington village for wrongful death, citing negligence at a train crossing with inadequate safety measures.
The family of Marin Lacson, a Barrington High School student killed by a Metra train in January, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Union Pacific Railroad, Metra, and the village of Barrington. They claim negligence for inadequate safety measures at the Hough Street crossing, where previous pedestrian incidents occurred. The lawsuit seeks accountability to prevent future tragedies, highlighting the absence of pedestrian gates and warnings at the site.
September 18, 2024
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