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IL appeals court: Waukegan restaurant can be sued for not stopping car from crashing through storefront window
August 2020 crash injured patron who was ordering food
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Cristina Frantzis sues Mona Ghosh for professional negligence
In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, plaintiff Cristina Frantzis has filed a lawsuit against defendants Mona Ghosh, MD and Progressive Women’s Healthcare, S.C.
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Rachel Vazquez sues Thomas Alexander Kantas for legal malpractice
Rachel Vazquez, individually and as Special Administrator of the Estate of Juan Mesarina, along with Juan Mesarina Jr., Maritza Mesarina, Teena Billegas, Juan Villa, Evette Mesarina, Ingrid Mesarina & Gerardo Mesarina have filed a lawsuit against Thomas Alexander Kantas and his law office.
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Rodney Blisset sues The City of Chicago for alleged violation of the Whistleblower Act
In the case of Rodney Blisset versus The City of Chicago, filed in the Appellate Court of Illinois (First District) under case ID 1-23-0734 on March 25, 2024, the plaintiff alleges violation of the Whistleblower Act.
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AZ SPE sues City of Chicago for revocation of retail tobacco dealer's license
In the case of AZ SPE, LLC v. City of Chicago and The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, filed in the Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District (Case ID: 1-22-1794), on March 28, 2024, AZ SPE, LLC (the plaintiff) is appealing against the decision of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
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Transform Holdco LLC sues Lloyd's Underwriter syndicate no. 318 MSP for business interruption losses due to COVID-19
Transform Holdco LLC, the operator of Sears Roebuck & Co. and Kmart retail stores, has filed a lawsuit against 17 insurance companies including Lloyd’s Underwriter Syndicate No. 318 MSP, Neon Syndicate 2468, Tokio Marine American Insurance Company, Ironshore Specialty Insurance Company, Zurich American Insurance Company among others in the Appellate Court of Illinois (Case ID: 1-23-0732) on March 25, 2024.
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Rocco Coduto sues The County of Cook for unpaid suspension and denial of back pay
In the case of Rocco Coduto vs The County of Cook and Thomas J. Dart, filed in the Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District (Case ID: 1-22-1837), dated March 26, 2024, plaintiff Rocco Coduto is appealing against his unpaid suspension and subsequent denial of back pay by Sheriff Thomas J. Dart.
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Fahad Nazir sues Cook County Health for retaliation and termination under the Illinois Whistleblower Act
The lawsuit was filed by Fahad Nazir against Cook County Health and Hospital Systems in the Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District, with the court case ID 1-23-0640 on March 28, 2024.
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Karl Starr sues Presence Central for medical malpractice
In the Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District, plaintiffs Karl and Lynn Starr are suing Presence Central and Suburban Hospitals Network, Debra L. Juhant, Larissa Chaidez, Sumit Singh M.D., American Anesthesiology Associates of Illinois S.C., Jonathan C. Wu M.D., and Du Page Medical Group LTD.
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Barrows LLC sues Magellan Parcel C/D, LLC for breach of contract
In the case of Barrows LLC versus Magellan Parcel C/D, LLC filed in the Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District, with court case ID 1-23-0289 on March 29, 2024, Barrows LLC alleges breach of contract by Magellan Parcel C/D, LLC.
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Christina Brayboy sues Advocate Health and Hospital Corporation for medical malpractice
In a case filed in the Appellate Court of Illinois, First District, Christina Brayboy, individually and as the Independent Administrator of the Estate of Benjamin Mathis, deceased, has lodged an appeal against Advocate Health and Hospital Corporation (d/b/a Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital).
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Thomas J. Carter sues Bank Of America for alleged age and military status discrimination
In a lawsuit filed in the Appellate Court of Illinois, First District, Thomas J. Carter is seeking direct administrative review of a decision made by the Human Rights Commission.
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Mark Kashirsky sues Presence Central and Suburban Hospitals Network for medical malpractice
The lawsuit filed by Mark Kashirsky and Jame Kashirsky against Presence Central and Suburban Hospitals Network, Alexian Brothers-AHS Midwest Regional Health Co., Cary R. Templin, M.D., Stacy R. Baker, R.N., and Hinsdale Orthopedic Associates was held in the Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District under case ID 1-23-0060 on March 29, 2024.
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Proxy Saunders sues Symphony Beverly for wrongful death and personal injury
In the Appellate Court of Illinois, First District, case number 1-23-0996 was filed by Proxy Saunders, as Independent Administrator for the Estate of Yvette Saunders, Deceased, against Symphony Beverly, LLC, Maestro Consulting Services, LLC, Lifeline Ambulance, LLC and several other defendants.
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Rico De Guia sues Illinois Civil Service Commission for wrongful termination
Rico De Guia, the plaintiff-appellant, filed an appeal against the Illinois Civil Service Commission and other defendants in the Appellate Court of Illinois, First District.
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IL Supreme Court: Law restricting where registered sex offenders can live is constitutional
Kane County man who ended up sleeping in his car after he was ordered out of his home because a daycare was in operation nearby still has a chance to plead his individual case. But the law, on its face, does not violate constitutional rights, the state high court ruled
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Brandon Smietana sues Bradford Stephens for alleged fraud and extortion against Skycoin Global Foundation Limited
In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, a lawsuit has been filed by plaintiffs Brandon Smietana, Skycoin Global Foundation Limited, and Symbolic Analytics Inc. against defendants Bradford Stephens, Aaron Kunstman, Ryan Eagle, Joel Wayne Cuthriell, Morgen Peck, Catherine Byerly, American Publishers Inc., and unknown individuals and companies.
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Mario Nisvis sues New City Moving LLC for violation of Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act
In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, plaintiff Mario Nisvis has filed a class action lawsuit against New City Moving LLC.
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Rachel Vazquez sues Anthony Jones for wrongful death
Rachel Vazquez, Special Administrator of the Estate of Juan Mesarina, has filed a lawsuit against Anthony Jones in the Fifth Municipal District - Law Division court.
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The Bernstein Law Firm sues Steven Ciaccio for breach of contract
The Bernstein Law Firm, LLC has filed a lawsuit against Steven Ciaccio and Philip Ciaccio in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.