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Laborer alleges negligence after losing two fingers
A laborer is suing a sheet metal business and punch press maker after having two fingers cut off by a punch press while working as a day worker.
Man's estate alleges negligence in fatal rail explosion
The estate of a man killed when a train transporting dozens of rail cars of oil exploded in Quebec is suing dozens of rail and oil companies along the supply chain.
Cyclist alleges negligence in crash with car
A Chicago bicyclist is suing the car driver who allegedly struck her and caused her injury.
Former Pace bus worker alleges discrimination, retaliation
A former employee is suing the RTA's PACE Suburban Bus Service, alleging discrimination and retaliatory termination.
Woman sues over injury at Chicago butcher shop
A woman is suing a butcher shop where she was allegedly injured when a bagger pulled the cart she was using away from her.
Man sues trailer falls on him at workplace
A man is suing after being injured when a trailer toppled onto the forklift he was operating at work.
Cyclist sues motorist she accuses of injuring her in car crash
A female bicyclist who was injured in a local car crash is suing the driver she accuses of striking her.
Family alleges unnecessary gallbladder removal resulted in woman's death
A woman's estate is suing the doctors and medical institution that oversaw an organ removal that allegedly wasn't needed and resulted in her death.
Cook County man sues Dallas Whirlyball operator over defective equipment
A customer is suing a Dallas-based Whirlyball vendor, saying he sustained injuries while using the facility's allegedly defective equipment.
Family alleges poor hernia surgery, faulty surgical follow-up led to woman's death
A woman's family is suing several health care businesses and four doctors over a hernia surgery and post-operative treatment they allege led to her death.
Man sues over bicycle-vehicle collision at gas station
A bicyclist is suing over injuries he allegedly incurred in a vehicle accident while crossing a private driveway at a BP service station.
Customer service analyst alleges wrongful firing
A Cook County woman is suing her former employer, alleging wrongful firing after she said she refused to inflate the company's numbers.
Man sues over falling out of moving commuter train
A man who fell out of a moving Metra train and his spouse are suing for injuries suffered in the accident.
Night club owners ask to open during appeal of liquor license revocation
Owners of a Chicago night club have asked a judge to allow the club to remain open while they appeal revocation of their city liquor license.
Cyclist sues over accident with other riders on Lakefront Trail
A bicyclist is suing two other cyclists, alleging negligence for injuries sustained in a bike trail accident.
Treadmill user alleges maker sold dangerous product
An exerciser is suing the manufacturer of a treadmill, alleging injuries from a dangerous malfunction.
Estate alleges slapping attack at nursing home
The family of a woman who had been in nursing care is suing a Hoffman Estates health care facility and two facility officials, alleging injuries suffered after someone came into her room at night and slapped her repeatedly across the face.
Estate alleges negligence in nursing home patient's fall prior her death
A woman's estate is suing a nursing home, alleging negligence in a fall in the shower that broke the woman's her hip just prior to death.
Tumble on ice leads to lawsuit
A woman is suing a Chicago health clinic, alleging injuries after slipping on ice at the facility.
Chicago man alleges negligence after stepping in hole at park
A Chicago man is suing the city and park district, alleging injuries suffered after stepping into a hole at a city park.