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Accident victim sues attorneys, citing failure to process personal injury suit
A Cook County woman filed suit against a Chicago law firm and its two attorneys, claiming malpractice involving a 2013 personal injury case.
Bakery fraud dispute ends in settlement
A legal dispute between an investor and a Chicago bakery owner has been settled, according to Cook County Circuit Court records.
Estate administrator sues over fatal semi-trailer accident
A Cook County estate administrator has sued a trucking company and its employee-driver, alleging wrongful death of three individuals.Maricela Ruiz, as special estate administrator for Elizabeth Peralta-Luna, Dylan Peralta and Elizabeth Peralta, filed a lawsuit March 9 in Cook County Circuit Court against Monson and Sons Inc., and its employee Zachary Barngrover, alleging liability in a March accident
Aircraft buyer seeks $3 million from bank and appraiser
A Chicago doctor has sued a bank and an independent appraiser, alleging fraud involving the financing of a private aircraft.
Walmart and exercise equipment manufacturer blamed for defect
A couple has sued an exercise equipment manufacturer and a retail store, alleging product liability.Carmen Gonzalez and Fernando Gonzalez filed a lawsuit March 20 in Cook County Circuit Court against Icon Health and Fitness Inc. individually and doing business as Weslo Inc., and Walmart Stores, alleging product liability in a 2013 injury.According to the complaint, on March 22, 2013, Carmen Gonzalez,
ATM business alleges unlawful property detention
WeisA business that leases automatic teller machines has sued one of its customers, alleging breach of contract.Phonco Communications Inc., of Lansing, filed a lawsuit March 20 in Cook County Circuit Court against Mohammed Abdallah, alleging willful breach of duty.The plaintiff leases, installs, operates and services ATMs in and around Cook County. According to the complaint, under a verbal agreement,
Slip on ice lands snow removal company, others in court
A man is suing a trio of companies over a slip on ice and snow that left him injured.
Railroad worker files FELA suit over twisted ankle
A railroad switchman is suing his employer over a 2013 work accident.
Sewer break that damaged Wit Hotel spurs insurance suit against city
A major insurance company is suing the City of Chicago over a 2013 sewer break at the Wit Hotel.
Porch collapse leads to lawsuit against landlords
A Chicago tenant is suing her landlords over injuries she claims she sustained when her porch collapsed.