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Loyola University Medical Center, others sued over woman's foot surgery
A group of local medical care providers are being sued by a woman who claims they committed medical malpractice and failed to provide medical records.
Gallagher Asphalt, J & J Newell Concrete Contractors sued by meter reader who fell in trench
A city meter reader is suing a pair of companies after sustaining injury on a construction site.
Sudz Laundry sued after woman trips
A Chicago resident is suing a laundromat over claims she was injured after tripping over a missing cement tile.
Rivers Casino accused of firing employee seeking workers' comp benefits
A woman is suing a Des Plaines casino, alleging that she was fired for seeking benefits under the state's Workers' Compensation Act.
Mother accuses security guards at Chicago's Dewey School of Excellence of assaulting her child
Chicago's board of education, an organization that manages "failing" schools and a pair of security guards are facing suit over claims the two guards assaulted and battered a student at a school on the city's southwest side.Mirium King, as mother and next friend of a minor child, filed a lawsuit March 18 in the Cook County Circuit Court against the Board of Education of the City of Chicago and Academy
Prairie Manor Nursing & Rehab Center named in wrongful death suit
KellermanA Chicago Heights nursing home is facing suit after a resident died.Sandra Miggins, as independent administrator of the Estate of Elsie B. Willis, filed a lawsuit March 14 in the Cook County Circuit Court against Prairie Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LLC, doing business as Prairie Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, citing the state's Nursing Home Care, Survival and wrongful
115 Bourbon Street nightclub sued by woman who claims drunk patrons struck her
A woman is suing over claims she was injured by an intoxicated patron at a Merrionette Park nightclub.
State Farm sues, seeks reimbursement over vehicle fire
An insurance company is suing a car dealership and repair shop in an attempt to recoup money it paid out for damage caused by a vehicle fire.
Amerimex Mufflers & Brakes sued after woman falls on premises; case dismissed
A woman is suing over claims she was injured while on the premises of an auto repair shop.
Apartment tenant sues over carbon monoxide poisoning
A Chicago resident is suing over claims of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Employee sues over slip and fall at Target; case dismissed
A Target employee is suing over claims she was injured after slipping on liquid.
Carlson Properties sued after tenant injured on stairs; case settled, dismissed
AdelmanA Chicago man is suing over claims he was injured on stairs.Anthony Roldan filed a lawsuit Feb. 28 in the Cook County Circuit Court against Carlson Properties I LLC and Gary Carlson.According to the complaint, Roldan was a tenant on the defendants' property at 3734 W. Leland Ave. in Chicago on Oct. 15, 2012, when he tripped on debris on a staircase.He contends the defendants provided an unsafe
Woman sues after tripping while exiting elevator
A woman is suing over claims she was injured while exiting an elevator.