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Developers sue partners over broken Markham gas station, shopping plaza agreement
Two Cook County residents filed suit against a corporation and its individual proprietor for alleged breach of contract in a 2005 incident.Najla Al-Rayyan and Fouad Al-Qawasmi brought suit May 6 in Cook County Circuit Court against Samir Elmosa, of Palos Park, and Skyline Petroleum Inc. asserting liability in a November 2005 contract dispute.The suit alleges the plaintiffs bought a vacant tract of
Railway employee blames company for fall on rocky ground
SeidmanA railroad worker has sued his employers, alleging liability in a 2013 accident at a rail yard.Michael Kremidas, of Palos Hills, filed suit April 28 in Cook County Circuit Court against Canadian Pacific Railway and Soo Line Railroad Company, alleging negligence in a 2013 work-related injury.According to the complaint, Kremidas has worked for the defendant since 2009, performing his work duties
Man injured in bus accident sues CTA, motorist over crash
HumeA bus passenger has sued the Chicago Transit Authority and a motorist, alleging liability for injuries he suffered in a 2014 accident.Jesse Gaither filed suit May 4 in Cook County Circuit Court against the CTA and motorist Sylvester Bolds over a November 2014 accident.According to the complaint, on Nov. 7, 2014, Gaither was a passenger on a CTA bus as it was traveling westbound on Madison Avenue
Woman sues Las Vegas casino, elevator company for escalator malfunction
A casino patron has sued a Nevada corporation and an escalator manufacturer, alleging liability for a 2013 injury.
Estate sues nursing homes, alleging breach of care for deceased relative
HetzerTwo women filed suit on behalf of a decedent’s estate against several nursing facilities for alleged liability in a 2013 health-related incident.Rita Crockett, of Cicero, and Candy Richmond, of Glendale Heights, filed a lawsuit April 28 as co-administrators of the estate of Edward Richmond, against Maplewood Care Inc. of Elgin; SIR Management Inc. of Lincolnwood; and River View Rehab Center LLC,
C-section infection prompts woman to sue hospital, surgeon
CHICAGO – A local woman filed suit against a hospital and surgeon, alleging malpractice in a 2013 medical incident.
Inmate alleges water leak in jail caused fall, injuries
A Cook County inmate has sued several jail officials, alleging liability in a 2013 incident.
Bus driver alleges sexual harassment against employer
A female bus driver has sued her company, alleging sexual harassment dating to 2010.
Couple accused of fraud in home purchase
CHICAGO – A homeowner is suing a couple, alleging breach of contract involving a 2014 home sale.