News from September 2013
Medical resident sues over alleged wrongful termination
A former orthopedic medical resident has sued Loyola University Medical Center and five of its doctors, claiming they illegally terminated him and sabotaged his efforts to get another residency spot.
First District reverses lower court in suit over sales tax on TV converter box
A man who was charged the full sales tax when he used a federal voucher to purchase a digital television converter box at a Sears store has been cleared to resume his legal action alleging fraud against the retailer.
Supreme Court issues two gun-related rulings
The Illinois Supreme Court today handed down a pair of gun-related opinions.
Insurance company claims it doesn't have duty to defend police officers
An insurance company has asked a federal court to decide whether it has to pay for the defense of former police officers being sued by five men wrongfully convicted of the rape and murder of a 14-year-old girl.
ISBA to hold CLE on 'Fracking in Illinois'
To the Editor:
Split panel of ARDC Review Board recommends suspension for lawyer with drug conviction
The Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) has recommended a four-year suspension for an attorney convicted of conspiracy with the intent to distribute 1,000 kilograms or more of marijuana.
Police officer sues park district over slip and fall incident
A Chicago police officer is suing the park district for more than $3 million after a slip and fall incident at Ping Tom Park.
