The estate of a McLean County worker killed in a Law and Justice center elevator accident earlier this year is seeking a jury trial that could result in damages against various defendants, including the McLean County Public Building Commission. The estate of John Hoeniges filed a complaint in McLean County court against the Commission and two firms hired to inspect and maintain the L & J elevators, Indiana-based Stuard and Delaware-based Kone.
The counts allege wrongful death and negligence.
The 56-year-old maintenance man was found dead May 26 in an elevator shaft. An autopsy found he died of blunt force trauma and compressional asphyxia. County officials have said the elevator was inspected and no malfunctions were found.
