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Widower cites hospital, alleging wrongful death
A Cook County man has sued a municipality in its oversight of a Chicago hospital, alleging medical negligence.
Pedestrian blames trucking firm, driver for injuries
A Cook County man has sued a trucking firm and its employee, alleging vehicular negligence.
Pedestrian cites driver, company in parking lot incident
A Cook County woman has sued a Chicago service company and its employee, alleging vehicular negligence.
Bar patron alleges injuries in security scuffle
A Chicago man has sued a bar, alleging premises negligence.
Restaurant patron alleges slippery restroom floor caused injuries
A Cook County woman has sued an Arlington Heights restaurant, alleging negligence.
Patron alleges injuries from slippery floor
A Chicago woman has sued a scrap metal business, alleging premises negligence.
Hair care patron cites salon in negligence case
A Cook County patron of a salon has sued the business and its owners, alleging negligence.
Widowed mother asks estate administration to seek wrongful death suit
A Cook County woman has filed a petition seeking to be named estate administrator in order to file suit for alleged negligence in a March accident.
Diners dismayed by discovery of used band-aid sue restaurant
A group of four adults filed suit individually and on behalf of three minor children against a restaurant for purported negligence in a 2014 incident. Vanessa Norwood-Harris, individually and as mother and next friend of Zhalik Norwood; Maurice Hodge; Miesha Carter as mother and next friend of minor Jamari Norwood; and Tameca Harris as mother and next friend of Terrell Harris filed a complaint against Chan’s King Wok Inc. of Chicago, alleging negligence in November 2014. The suit states that w
Passenger sues for injuries in malfunctioning elevator
A Cook County woman filed suit against a two business entities for alleged negligence in a 2013 event. Jessica Gonzalez brought a lawsuit May 26 in Cook County Circuit Court against Hines Interests Limited Partnership d/b/a Hines 333 West Wacker Drive GP LLC; and Otis Elevator Company, claiming premises liability in a July 2013 incident. The complaint cites that Hines owned, operated and managed property located at 333 West Wacker Drive in Chicago, Cook County.
Commuter train worker sues Metra for injuries sustained when tossed about passenger car during 'violent' track switch
A Metra collector has filed suit against the commuter rail agency, alleging he was injured when the train on which he was riding shook violently while switching tracks in Chicago in 2014.
Mother sues hydration clinic after son dies following treatment
A Cook County woman filed suit against a medical professional and his practice for alleged negligence in the 2014 death of her son. Becky Chiapetti, as special administrator of the estate of Jason Turbin, brought a lawsuit May 27 in Cook County Circuit Court against John E.
Son alleges negligence vs. rehab doctor in father's death following surgery
A Cook County man has sued a doctor, his practice and a nursing care facility, alleging negligence.Victor O’Toole, as special administrator of the estate of Robert J. Cihlar, filed a lawsuit May 26 in Cook County Circuit Court against Dr. Demetrious Petrovas, individually and in his professional capacity, Petrovas Medical Centerm, and Glen Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Centre, alleging wrongful
Machinist alleges equipment makers caused electrocution
A Kane County machinist has sued a Chicago corporation and a Connecticut business, alleging negligence in a 2013 accident.
Son cites doctor with professional negligence in father’s death
A Cook County man has sued a doctor, his practice and a nursing care facility, alleging negligence.
Building manager cited after staff leaves firm
A Cook County lawyer has sued his property manager, alleging negligence.
Airport pedestrian alleges injuries in slippery fall
A Cook County resident filed suit against two municipal corporations and one private corporations in an alleged 2014 incident of negligence. Shirley West brought a lawsuit May 22 in Cook County Circuit Court against Chicago Department of Aviation, the City of Chicago, and United Service Companies Inc. claiming liability in a May 2014 injury. The suit states that the defendant owned, managed, and maintained the property known as O’Hare International Airport in Chicago.
Woman alleges injuries by falling computer tower
A Cook County resident filed suit against a Colorado manufacturer for alleged negligence in a 2014 incident. Susan Durr brought suit May 27 in Cook County Circuit Court against It’s Never 2 Late LLC (iN2L) claiming liability in a January 2014 injury. The suit states that iN2L had manufactured and sold a computer tower called iN2L Mobile Flex Package to a business called Vi at the Glen, located in Glenview; and that when Durr was working on the premises of Vi at the Glen on Jan. 10, 2014, the c
Industrial firm seeks to recover losses in employee’s fall
A Cook County business filed suit against a paving company for alleged negligence in a 2013 incident. Meyer Steel Drum Inc. brought suit May 26 in Cook County Circuit Court against Beverly Asphalt Paving Company, claiming liability in a June 2013 injury. The suit states that Meyer had contracted with the defendant to repair and replace paving material in its parking lot located at 3201 S.
Pet food maker alleges client’s account in arrears
A Cook County business filed suit against one of its wholesale customers for alleged negligence in a 2014 disagreement. Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food Co. Inc. of Wheeling brought suit May 26 in Cook County Circuit Court against D D Industries of Chicago (“DD”) claiming liability in a series of events over the course of several months in 2014. The suit states that the plaintiff supplied DD with pet foods for resale to retailers; that when DD made verbal offers to buy the products, Evanger’s accepted