Family of dead Chicago Marathon runner may sue

Participants in any organized running event must sign a waiver absolving the race of any responsibility in case a serious injury or death occurs. But the family of Chad Schieber, the Michigan man who died while running in last month's Chicago Marathon has hired a lawyer who is looking into the tragic events of October 7.

From the Chicago "free registration required" Tribune:

The attorney, Gilbert Ross of Chicago, said Friday he believes the Village of Niles ambulance that picked up Chad Schieber, 35, of Michigan got lost on its way to the hospital.

But Ross said it's unclear how much time was lost and whether a faster response would have made a difference.

In court on Friday, Cook County Circuit Judge Ronald Davis entered an order that requires Chicago and Niles officials to preserve 911 tapes and other evidence in the case. Lawyers for all sides had agreed to the order.

Because of the heavy demand for ambulances that day, suburban crews were called into to the city to assist. My dominant post-race memory while resting in Grant Park if of sirens blasting constantly.

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