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Sunday, April 20, 2025

Whitney Brakken News


River Forest Police Department and police officers sued

By Whitney Brakken |
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

By Whitney Brakken |
A man is suing, claiming a workout bench was not properly affixed to the floor, causing injuries.

Barnes & Thornburg sued for legal malpractice

By Whitney Brakken |
Schiff


Liberty Mutual sues policyholder after excessive award following vehicle accident

By Whitney Brakken |
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

By Whitney Brakken |
The former police chief for the Village of Justice is suing after losing his job.

Tishman Construction sued after a man falls from scaffolding

By Whitney Brakken |
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

By Whitney Brakken |
An insurance company is suing, seeking reimbursement for money it paid after a man allegedly caused a fire.




Woman slips at PNC Bank, lawsuit results

By Whitney Brakken |
Loizzi

Woman sues after being bit by dog

By Whitney Brakken |
Rudin

Construction worker falls from ladder, sues

By Whitney Brakken |
A man is suing over claims he fell from a ladder while working.

Bloomingdale's and Macy's sued after women falls in store

By Whitney Brakken |
A woman is suing, claiming she tripped and fell while at a Bloomingdale's store.


Woman falls at Midway and sues

By Whitney Brakken |
Ryan

Lawsuit results after dog attack

By Whitney Brakken |
Budin

Welder falls from forklift and sues

By Whitney Brakken |
Manchik

Local dentist faces medical malpractice suit

By Whitney Brakken |
Dicker