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Lexington Health Care Center allegedly negligent in man's death
CHICAGO — The estate of a man who died after vomiting his feeding tube contents is suing an Orland Park nursing home, citing alleged negligence that led to wrongful death.
Harmony Healthcare named in wrongful death suit
CHICAGO — The estate of a woman is suing Harmony Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center alleging failure to protect and wrongful death.
Bar patron sues over alleged horseplay injury
CHICAGO — A woman is suing a bar, claiming that it is responsible — under dram-shop provisions and other counts — for injuries she suffered when an intoxicated patron tried to place her on his shoulders and dropped her.
Man sues over alleged beating by club security
CHICAGO — A man is suing a Chicago nightclub over allegations including battery and negligence, claiming he was beaten by the venue's security agents after being ejected in the early hours of Jan. 26, 2014.
Restaurant patron sues over injuries
CHICAGO — A woman is suing a restaurant/brewery, claiming she was injured in a fall on a wet floor.
Electrical work leads to lead-exposure lawsuit
CHICAGO — An employee of an electrical contractor and the employee's wife are suing a utility and others, claiming the electrical worker suffered from lead poisoning as a result of the defendants' negligence.
Man sues nursing home in claim of wrongful death
CHICAGO — The independent administrator of a deceased woman's estate has sued a nursing home, alleging negligence that contributed to a wrongful death.
Truck driver sues firm over lime waste accident
CHICAGO — A truck driver who worked in waste hauling is suing an energy firm, claiming lime waste overflowed his truck and landed on him, causing severe and permanent injuries.
Costco customer sues company over fall
CHICAGO — A woman is suing over a fall in a retail store that she claims caused "a severe shock to her nervous system" and permanent injuries.
Homeowner sues interior design firm
CHICAGO — A Cook County man has sued an interior design company over an alleged breach of contract.
Woman sues over medication issues
CHICAGO — A Cook County woman is suing over a claim that she was given flawed advice about improperly packaged medication.
Condo owners sue after explosion, fire
CHICAGO — The co-owners of a Chicago condominium are suing an appliance retailer, claiming an explosion and fire that injured the plaintiffs was the fault of the defendant.
Dolton Nursing & Rehab accused of negligence
CHICAGO —The estate of a woman is suing a Dolton nursing home, alleging negligence that ultimately hastened her death.
Truck driver sues steel company over alleged injuries
CHICAGO – A Dolton truck driver has filed a suit against a steel company over injuries he allegedly sustained while on the company's premises.
Driver accused of wrongful death in Palatine Road accident
CHICAGO – An accident on Palatine Road has sparked a lawsuit.
Administrator sues senior living facility
CHICAGO – A senior living facility and its associates are being accused of negligence in the treatment of a former resident.
Courtyard By Marriott Schaumburg sued by guest over alleged injuries
CHICAGO – A hotel guest is suing the location where she stayed over allegations she was injured due to unsafe conditions.