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DebtStoppers lawyer wants to know who made anonymous comments about him and girlfriend on gossip site
A Chicago bankruptcy attorney and his girlfriend filed a court document Monday in an attempt to identify the people responsible for leaving posts and comments about them on a gossip website.
West Loop condo association, security company face suit over resident's attack in alley
A Chicago woman who alleges she was beaten and robbed in an alley by her West Loop condominium is suing her condo association and its security providers over claims they failed to keep her safe.
Petition seeks information about death of Cook County Jail inmate
The mother of three children whose 27-year-old father died while an inmate in the Cook County Jail filed a petition last week to try to get more information about his death.On behalf of her three minor kids, Claudia Vasquez is seeking the information --which includes a list ranging from video surveillance to the names of other inmates-- from the county and Sheriff Tom Dart.Vasquez filed the petition
Seventh Circuit: Judge was wrong to not sanction Hinsdale trial lawyer
A federal appeals panel has overturned a judge's decision to not sanction a Hinsdale lawyer for failing to disclose her client's bankruptcy petition, saying federal rule mandates it and her conduct is unlikely to change without it.
Rooftop owners call Cubs' revised sign plans "retaliatory," seek reversal of landmark commission's approval
The owners of several Wrigley Field rooftops have filed court documents describing the Cubs' recently-approved revision to its renovation plan for the century-old stadium as "retaliatory."Although the revised plan the Commission on Chicago Landmarks approved last month reduces the number of proposed signs in the outfield, the rooftop owners claim the ball club moved the placement of the signs in a
Man kicked out of club for trying to mount dance pole sues over alleged assault
A nightclub on the city's Near West Side is facing a lawsuit from two Chicago residents who claim they were assaulted by security guards after getting kicked out when one of them tried to hop on a stripper pole. Antonio Luna and Daniela China sued Met Partners Inc.-- doing business as Transit, a bar and dance club at 1431 W. Lake St.-- Wednesday in the Cook County Circuit Court.According to the complaint,
Woman's slip on pudding leads to lawsuit
A chain of grocery stores is facing a lawsuit from a customer who claims she sustained injuries after slipping on "white pudding" while shopping.Agnes Khoshaba sued Aldi Inc. Jan. 5 in the Cook County Circuit Court over the fall she asserts occurred on Jan. 7, 2013 at the Aldi on Oakton Street in Skokie.According to the complaint, Khoshaba "slipped and fell on white pudding covering the floor adjacent
Arena Football League operator sues energy drink makers for $90K over sponsorship deal
The creators of an energy drink are facing a lawsuit that accuses them of failing to pay the $90,000 they promised to be a sponsor of the Arena Football League.Arena Football One LLC (AF One), the operator of the indoor football league, filed a breach of contract complaint Tuesday in the Cook County Circuit Court against Miguel and Mary Jo Camarena.The Camarenas are the co-founders of Aquarena Beverage
Ill. GOP hit with lawsuit over use of altered photo in campaign flier
A photograph used in a campaign mailer in a suburban legislative race is now an exhibit in a lawsuit that was lodged late last month against the Illinois Republican Party, a prosecutor and others.
Public guardian blames child welfare agency for man's arson that killed daughter, burned son
A child welfare agency in Chicago is facing accusations it ignored or downplayed the dangers a father posed to his two children who he doused with gasoline and set on fire in December 2012, three months after coming under the agency's watch for threatening to do so.
Beats Music hit with TCPA class action lawsuit over text promoting new app
A subscription streaming music service acquired by Apple earlier this year is facing a proposed class action lawsuit seeking more than $5 million over allegedly unsolicited text messages about its new mobile app.
LaSalle Co. judge receives reprimand from Courts Commission over DUI
The Illinois Courts Commission has reprimanded a LaSalle County judge who pleaded guilty in May to driving under the influence of alcohol.
Suit: Decomposing bird in bag of lettuce caused woman's illness
A Chicago woman has filed a lawsuit over claims she got sick after making a salad with a bag of lettuce she later discovered contained a decomposing bird.Kathleen Perrone filed suit Dec. 1 in the Cook County Circuit Court against Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. and Wal-Mart Stores Inc.According to the complaint, Perrone bought a bag of Dole Spring Mix lettuce on Jan. 23, 2013 at the Walmart Supercenter
Bathroom ceiling collapse leads to lawsuit against real estate group
The owner of a Chicago residential building is facing a lawsuit from a tenant who alleges she sustained injuries when the ceiling collapsed on her.
HomeGoods customer claims chair collapsed, fell on head
A man is suing a Northbook retail store, claiming its negligence in displaying furniture caused a chair to collapse and fall on his head.
Suit alleges CTA failed to fix broken train doors that closed on woman
The city's transit system is facing a lawsuit from a woman who claims she sustained injuries when the doors of a train shut on her.