A lawsuit is expected to be filed today on behalf of numerous families who have just learned that the sanctity of their loved ones’ gravesites have been violated.  This shocking news has spread across the country and the rights of these families will be brought before the judicial system right here in the County where the unconscionable conduct occurred.  The family is being represented by Louis C. Cairo of Goldberg, Weisman & Cairo, Ltd. in Chicago, Illinois.  

“This case has reached National attention given the deplorable circumstances surrounding this ordeal.  It is very disturbing to our clients that the final resting place of their loved ones has been violated.  However, the mere thought that the actual remains of a parent, grandparent, sibling or relative have been disturbed, lost or destroyed …. is simply unimaginable. We intend to seek justice for all families who have been traumatized by the conduct of these employees of the Burr Oak Cemetery.  While this conduct may have been performed according to a conspiracy that was devised and run by four people [as far as we know thus far], there is no question that the total failure of the management and owners of the cemetery to adequately hire, train and supervise its employees is the only way that such a devilish scheme could ever be perpetrated and succeed.”  Comments by Louis Cairo, lead counsel.

One of the firm’s clients went to visit her mother, Alma Stewart, who was buried in the Burr Oak Cemetery in February of 1980.  After being unable to find her mother’s burial plot and stone, she went to the office and was told that they had no record of her mother being buried at their cemetery.  The gravesite was covered with fresh dirt and mulch and a different gravestone.  The shock and despair that the 49-year-old daughter experienced cannot even be imagined.

At this time, the firm represents families who know that their loved ones have, in fact, been effected, as well as families who have been denied access and information which would answer the questions that have tormented them since news of this situation became public.  It is anticipated that additional families will be contacting GWC to determine if their loved ones are involved and, if so, to protect their legal interests.

The firm intends to hold a Press Conference at their downtown law firm Saturday, July 11, 2009, at approximately 11:00am.  It is our intention to have family representatives present that will be available for comments to the media.  If you intend on being present at the press conference, please notify GWC by phone or email at the numbers/email below. 

Goldberg, Weisman & Cairo, Ltd. concentrates it's practice on representing severely injured construction workers in both civil matters and worker compensation claims.  The firm has 31 lawyers and a staff of over 90 employees working exclusively on behalf of injured parties and their families. 

For more information relative to this filing, contact Louis C. Cairo at work 312/464-1200, or at lcairo@gwclaw.com.

— July 10, 2009