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River Forest Police Department and police officers sued
The Village of River Forest, its police department and some of its officers are facing suit over claims they altered a report and arrested a man without cause.
LA Fitness sued over workout bench
A man is suing, claiming a workout bench was not properly affixed to the floor, causing injuries.
Liberty Mutual sues policyholder after excessive award following vehicle accident
Liberty Mutual is suing over claims an arbitration award was excessive.Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. filed a lawsuit Dec. 16 in the Cook County Circuit Court against Cindy Scolaro, individually and as mother and next of friend of Sofia Scolaro.The complaint states on Oct. 20, 2008, Cindy Scolaro, had Liberty Mutual Insurance insurance providing uninsured motorist coverage of $500,000 when she was involved
Former Justice police chief sues for defamation, wrongful termination
The former police chief for the Village of Justice is suing after losing his job.
Tishman Construction sued after a man falls from scaffolding
A construction worker and his wife are suing after he fell from scaffolding.John Fallon and Sandee Fallon filed a lawsuit Oct. 21 in the Cook County Circuit Court against Tishman Construction Corp. of Illinois, Tishman Construction Corp., Louis Jones Enterprises Inc., Chicago Board of Education, Granite Industries Inc., Perry Manufacturing Inc. Nu-Wave Manufacturing LLC and General Ceilings of Illinois
State Farm Fire and Casualty Company sues seeking reimbursement
An insurance company is suing, seeking reimbursement for money it paid after a man allegedly caused a fire.
Construction worker falls from ladder, sues
A man is suing over claims he fell from a ladder while working.
Bloomingdale's and Macy's sued after women falls in store
A woman is suing, claiming she tripped and fell while at a Bloomingdale's store.