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Cubs finally prevail against lawsuit alleging insufficient disability accessble seating
Man who uses wheelchair sued in 2017 after major renovations altered Wrigley layout. The man claimed the Cubs new seating didn't comply with the Americans with Disabilites Act. -
Cubs still can't shake fan's lawsuit over adequate wheelchair seating
Federal judge says Wrigley needs 210 accessible spaces, Cubs claim as many as 204. The federal government has filed suit separately over Wrigley's alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. -
Feds ask court to order Cubs to renovate Wrigley Field to boost, improve disability seating, access
The lawsuit asserts renovations at Wrigley Field cost disability seating, and relegated the bulk of accessible seating to Wrigley's "worst seats." The Cubs have separately argued their seating plan actually does comply with the ADA -
MLB can't use fine print on ticket to escape lawsuit from woman hit in face by foul ball at Wrigley: Appeals panel
A state appeals panel has ruled sports patrons aren't bound by arbitration agreements attached to tickets just because they enter a ballpark for a game. -
Chicago Cubs accused of employment discrimination against Air National Guardsman logistics supervisor
He claims supervisors required him to find others to cover his shifts while on duty, and to provide formal command notification letters, which aren't required under federal law. -
Judge: Lawsuit can continue vs Cubs over Wrigley wheelchair seating arrangements
A federal judge has ruled Wrigley Field may not have enough wheelchair accessible seating, particularly along the baselines, as he will allow a lawsuit to continue arguing the Chicago Cubs seating arrangements violate the Americans with Disabilities Act. -
Cubs pitcher Darvish sued by Evanston neighbors over fence
An Evanston couple has filed suit against Chicago Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish and his wife, claiming the Darvishes installed a fence that infringes on their property and interferes with the plaintiffs' access to Lake Michigan. -
Chicago Cubs sued over alleged assault involving alleged drunken patrons
A customer is suing the Chicago Cubs, along with patrons Ryan Humphries and Carl Humphries, alleging she was "violently attacked" by intoxicated patrons served alcohol at Wrigley Field. -
Judge: Chicago's altered rules for peddlers outside Wrigley strike out lawsuit by Cubs-related magazine seller
A federal judge has again sent to the showers a lawsuit alleging the city of Chicago violated the rights of the publisher of a Cubs-related magazine when it barred the company from selling its publication outside Wrigley Field, noting changes to the city's ordinance effectively strike out the publishers' legal arguments to this point. -
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Wheelchair user presses claims vs Cubs over ADA seating; Cubs: Wait til Wrigley renovations wrap up
A wheelchair user is trying to keep a federal judge from dismissing his complaint accusing the Chicago Cubs of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act when renovating Wrigley Field and redesigning some seating areas. The Cubs, however, are asking the judge to wait til renovations are complete before deciding the case. -
Man sues Chicago Cubs after falling down Wrigley Field stairway
A man is suing the Chicago Cubs for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries. -
Billy Goat Tavern says it should own rights to Billy Goat 'cheeps,' serves trademark suit on St. Louis snack maker
The Billy Goat Tavern is gruff enough to file a trademark infringement lawsuit, taking aim at a Missouri snack maker it accused of leading consumers to believe the iconic downtown Chicago establishment is associated in some way with the other company’s Billy Goat brand of chips. -
Man who uses wheelchair suing Cubs for wheelchair seating changes following Wrigley renovations
A man who uses a wheelchair said the Cubs violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by making changes to Wrigley Field that prevent him from watching baseball games from the right field bleachers and seeing the whole game when he sits behind home plate. -
Chicago Cubs allegedly failed to prevent woman from falling at Wrigley Field
A woman is suing the Chicago Cubs for alleged liability and negligence. -
Live Fire Mexican Grill, Martin Produce Inc. accused of negligence
A man is suing Carbon Live Fire Mexican Grill and Martin Produce Inc. for alleged negligence and product liability. -
Ticket broker says Chicago Cubs wrongly canceled his 30 season tickets, owe him seats for 2017
A Pennsylvania ticket broker is suing the Cubs, saying the team refused to renew his season tickets. -
Reform or distraction: Chicago sports teams seek workers comp changes for athletes in budget deal
With the state's financial situation hinging in part on a deal to reform some state worker's compensation rules, Chicago's major pro sports franchises have jumped in, seeking a measure allowing them to stop paying workers comp to athletes at age 35. The teams say it's necessary to change rules that bear no resemblance to the realities of their business, and allow athletes who play for teams in other states with less generous workers comp systems the chance to "forum shop." -
Ex-Wrigley rooftop owner among four lawyers disbarred, eight suspended in Illinois in January
A lawyer and businessman who formerly owned the Skybox on Sheffield rooftop club overlooking Wrigley Field has been disbarred just days after he was sentenced to 18 months in prison for allegedly concealing more than $1 million in revenue. Marc Hamid was one of four Illinois attorneys disbarred by the Illinois Supreme Court in January; eight others were suspended. -
Investors serve up Cook County court fight over funds at Harry Caray's Rosemont
The partners who own and run the Rosemont location of Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse are squaring off over the restaurant’s finances, as one of the partners claims the others may be maneuvering to squeeze him out of his cut of the restaurant’s proceeds. -
Cubs, MLB suing vendors selling alleged knock-off Cubs gear outside Wrigley, online
Major League Baseball and the Chicago Cubs are teaming up to take on vendors selling alleged unlicensed, knock-off Cubs merchandise online and near Wrigley Field.