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Metra sued for death of woman struck by train in 2012
The family of a woman who died after she was struck by a train is suing Metra, claiming vehicular negligence and wrongful death in the fatal 2012 collision in Chicago.
Doctor alleges he was fired for whistle-blowing
A physician is suing his former employer and its principals, alleging wrongful discharge when he says he refused to cover up a patient’s cause of death to keep the practice free of liability.
Roller rink patron alleges injuries from toppled locker
A Cook County patron is suing a Glenwood rollerskating rink operator, alleging negligence in a slip and fall in the facility’s locker room area.
Injured patron alleges negligence at German-American restaurant
A patron is suing a Norridge restaurant, alleging negligence in an altercation involving a highly controversial guest speaker at the eatery that he says caused him physical injury.
Son blames nursing home for father’s death
An estate administrator is suing a nursing care home, alleging negligence in the death of his father.
Fatal pedestrian accident sparks lawsuit by surviving kin
An estate administrator is suing two individuals, alleging wrongful death and motor vehicle negligence in a crash that took her son’s life.
Factory worker alleges negligence after machine amputates hand
A Cook County man is suing an Indiana corporation, alleging product negligence in a workplace accident that severed his hand.
Pedestrian sues driver who allegedly struck her within crosswalk
A couple is suing a motorist claiming vehicular negligence in a 2014 pedestrian collision in Chicago that purportedly injured the wife.
Woman dies after alleged transfusion with wrong blood type
An estate administrator is suing a Chicago hospital and staff members on claims of medical malpractice in a 2014 patient death.
Computer professional sues doctor, alleging faulty finger fracture treatment
A Cook County man is suing a physician and her practice, claiming negligence in 2015 involving an allegedly mistreated broken finger.
Bystander allegedly hit by runaway tire
A Chicago man is suing an electronics business, alleging product failure that put the plaintiff at risk of injury.
Mother blames school for disabled daughter’s disappearance
The mother of a disabled Cook County adult is suing the Lombard school responsible for her well being, alleging negligence in a traumatic experience involving sexual abuse.
Popeye’s patron pursues compensation for slip and fall
A Cook County resident is suing a fast-food chain restaurant claiming that a slippery floor caused him injuries in 2014.
Daughter charges nursing home with mother’s wrongful death
A Cook County resident as estate administrator for her mother, who died in the care of a nursing home. has filed suit against the skilled nursing care facility, claiming violation of the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act in the 2013 death.
Widow files wrongful death suit against nursing home
A Cook County resident filed a lawsuit against a nursing home claiming wrongful death in her husband’s 2014 passing. Margaret M.
Diner sues restaurant, suppliers over food poisoning from oysters
A Cook County resident filed suit against a restaurant claiming that he was the victim of severe food poisoning when he ate tainted oysters at the defendant’s business in 2013.
Woman blames nursing home for slip in icy parking lot
A Cook County woman is suing a nursing home, alleging hazardous parking lot conditions led to her serious injuries.
Mother alleges nursing home negligence led to son's death
A Cook County mother is suing a skilled nursing care facility, alleging violation of the Nursing Home Care Act in her son's death that she says followed a physical altercation.
Insurance firm intervenes following driver’s alleged crash into building
An County insurance firm is suing a Chicago motorist on behalf of its client, alleging liability in a motor vehicle accident.
Cyclist allegedly injured by opening car door sues driver
A Cook County resident filed suit against a driver, claiming negligence in a 2014 bicycle-car collision in Chicago.