News from May 2014
Slip on recently mopped floor leads to premises liability claim against McDonald's
A Cook County woman is suing McDonald's, claiming she sustained injuries after slipping on a wet floor of its Palos Heights restaurant.
CTA rider accuses bus driver of closing doors on leg
A woman is suing the city's transit authority over claims she was injured when the doors of a bus closed on her leg.
Panel revives man's lawsuit against Wheaton College, others over alleged disclosure of student file; affirms dismissal of count claiming interference with business relationship with former U.S. House Speaker
A Burr Ridge man will be able to resume his legal action against Wheaton College and others after an appellate court determined the lower court had erred in throwing out his case accusing the school’s president, acting at the behest of others involved in a child custody battle, of releasing portions of his confidential student record that allegedly cost him a business relationship with former U.S.
Man files product liability lawsuit over eye injury he allegedy sustained from using exercise equipment
A man is suing a manufacturer and a retail giant, claiming he was injured by a defective piece of exercise equipment.
Trip and fall over carpet leads to lawsuit against realty group
A Cook County resident is suing over claims he sustained injuries after falling down the stairs at his apartment building.Jeffery Gregg filed a lawsuit May 5 in the Cook County Circuit Court against Novo Realty Group LLC and 7950 Exchange LLC, citing negligence.According to the suit, Gregg fell down the stairs in the common area of the apartment building he lived in at 7952 S. Exchange St. in Chicag
Pawsitively Heaven Pet Resort faces suit over alleged dog bite
A man is suing a so-called pet resort in Chicago Ridge over allegatios he was bit by a dog while picking up his own pup.
Former deacon of Niles church lodges defamation suit against members
A former deacon of Lakeview Presbyterian Church in Niles is suing a group of church members he claims spread lies about him.Chang Hyun Moon filed a lawsuit May 19 in the Cook County Circuit Court against nearly two dozen people, citing defamation, false light invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress.Moon claims he has been a member and deacon of the church for 28 years and
M&M Grocery hit with suit from woman who claim sign fell on head
A woman is suing over allegations she was injured after a sign fell on her head while walking on the sidewalk in front of a Chicago convenience store.
Condo owners seek $400K from association stemming from alleged code violations
A Cook County couple is suing a condominium association and property management company, claiming they delayed the restoration of their fire-damaged condo.
Dentist faces med-mal suit over molar extraction
A woman is suing a dental practice, claiming she suffered injuries due to a dentist's negligence during a molar extraction.
River North bar faces Dram Shop Act suit after patron allegedly drove, hit pedestrian
A sports bar on Chicago's Near North Side is being sued over claims it served alcohol to a patron accused of hitting a pedestrian with his car.