Disparti Law Group has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the family of a union ironworker who was fatally injured while working at a construction site in Joliet, Illinois, alleging that preventable safety failures led to the worker’s death.
The fatal incident occurred on December 15, 2025, at the future site of Boulevard Place, a Costco-anchored retail development located near the Interstate 55 and U.S. Route 30 interchange. According to the complaint, Thomas “Tom” Kircher, a member of Ironworkers Local 444, was performing job-related duties when the incident occurred. Emergency responders were called to the scene, but Kircher later died from his injuries.
The lawsuit seeks accountability for what the family claims were lapses in safety oversight, training and worksite protections. Construction work remains one of the most hazardous industries in the country, and worker advocates stress that employers and project stakeholders have a responsibility to enforce rigorous safety standards.
Kircher is survived by his two sons, Alexander and Joseph Kircher. Beyond the emotional toll of losing a parent, families affected by workplace fatalities often face immediate financial uncertainty related to lost income, benefits and long-term security.
Illinois law allows surviving family members to pursue legal claims beyond workers’ compensation when third-party negligence may have contributed to a workplace death. The lawsuit was filed in Will County Circuit Court as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“We have filed a lawsuit on behalf of the family of fallen ironworker, Tom Kircher. We are awaiting the results of the OSHA investigation which is currently active,” said Larry Disparti, Founder of Disparti Law Group, “and we will aggressively fight for Tom’s family and for safer worksites.”
Disparti Law Group said it is committed to guiding families through complex legal processes while they grieve, emphasizing that no family should have to navigate accountability efforts alone after a workplace tragedy.
The firm has a long history of representing injured workers, union members and families impacted by fatal construction incidents. Attorneys with the firm say they remain focused on honoring Kircher’s memory by pursuing answers through the legal system and advocating for stronger safety practices across construction sites.
As the case moves forward, the lawsuit aims not only to secure justice for the Kircher family but also to reinforce the importance of workplace safety standards designed to prevent similar tragedies.
The case was filed under Case Number 2025LA001169 with the Will County Circuit Clerk in Illinois on December 18, 2025. An OSHA investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
Originally reported by EIN Presswire in Fox 2 Now.
