Bridgeton Landfill is appealing a decision made by an Illinois court which stayed its lawsuit against two insurance companies over coverage disputes related to environmental contamination claims. Filed initially in Cook County but now deferred to Missouri courts due to significant local connections there, this legal saga involves multiple lawsuits alleging contamination from Bridgeton's landfill operations.
Meltem Tureli’s lawsuit against Esther Martinez over an alleged negligent vehicular collision has been dismissed due to procedural delays attributed partly to legal malpractice by her former attorney. The appellate court upheld this decision citing insufficient records for substantive review.
La’twell S. Haywood sought compensation from Ira G. Cherry for expenses following a car accident but faced procedural challenges in her appeal due to incomplete records and non-compliance with court rules.
An appellate court dismissed Mario Morris' appeal against Forest Glen Condo Association due to insufficient records establishing jurisdiction in a contentious condo foreclosure case involving allegations of improper notification and outdated trustee information.
Martin Johnson sued the Village of Palatine after being injured while riding his bicycle on a village sidewalk. Despite his claims about unsafe conditions and lack of signage prohibiting bicycles, courts ruled against him citing he wasn't an intended user under municipal laws.
In a recent ruling by the Illinois Appellate Court, plaintiff Anthony Rizzuto's motor vehicle negligence lawsuit against Alison Soja was dismissed due to significant delays in serving the defendant—over two years and four months after filing the complaint—citing a lack of due diligence despite claims of attorney misconduct as justification for delays.
In an eviction dispute involving rental property at West Evergreen Avenue in Chicago, landlord Demosthenis Tsatsanis successfully upheld his right to reclaim possession from tenant Renee MacDonald after her lease expired. The Appellate Court affirmed this decision despite various challenges raised by MacDonald regarding proper service notices and claims about waived rights due to accepted rent payments post-lease expiration.
Jacqueline Shooper has taken legal action against her former employer Louis A., alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress during her employment at his law firm.
A long-standing dispute among residents at a Wilmette condominium has led to significant financial penalties against one unit owner and his lawyer for abusive litigation practices aimed at harassing neighbors and delaying proceedings.
A Cook County jury's decision favoring Northwestern Memorial Hospital has been upheld in an appeal involving allegations of medical negligence during prenatal care leading to a child's premature birth. The plaintiffs argued procedural errors but were ultimately unsuccessful in seeking a new trial.
A legal battle over an alleged breached oral contract involving vehicle purchases has resulted in significant financial liabilities for two transport operators who sued IBY Transport Inc., only to have their claims rejected while being ordered instead now owing nearly $20k altogether following thorough court proceedings upholding initial arbitration awards previously determined against them earlier too
Tenants Stacy Young and Inez Young have accused landlords Uday Shankar and Shanku Shankar of severe negligence leading to health issues due to poor apartment maintenance. The case highlights alleged violations under Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance but faces procedural challenges in court.
Orange Pelican alleges it was defrauded into selling its stake in Maestro International Cargo at an undervalued price and seeks over $30 million in damages after learning the company was sold for significantly more shortly after their transaction.
A teacher has accused Chicago Public Schools (CPS) of unfair labor practices related to her participation in union activities. The Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board found merit in her claims, leading CPS to appeal but ultimately losing as their actions were deemed retaliatory.
A recent ruling by the Illinois Appellate Court has denied a car dealership's attempt to compel arbitration in a dispute involving an allegedly defective vehicle sold as certified pre-owned. The dealership's initial lawsuit against the buyer led to a counterclaim citing multiple misrepresentations and statutory violations.
A former nursing assistant has filed a class-action lawsuit against a Chicago senior living facility for allegedly violating Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act by collecting employees' facial geometry without consent through its timekeeping system. Bertrand Bayeg seeks statutory damages on behalf of himself and over three hundred other affected workers after discovering these practices during his employment from September 2017 to January 2019 at The Admiral at the Lake
A medical malpractice lawsuit has been filed against Dr. Marc Feldstein alleging negligence during a circumcision procedure that purportedly caused significant harm to an infant boy resulting in a urethral fistula. The case involves complex expert testimonies debating whether the injury was congenital or due to surgical error.
A lawsuit against the Village of Dolton has resulted in a $33.5 million award for plaintiffs Aja Seats and Sabrina Wright following a fatal police chase in October 2016 that left one dead and another severely injured. The court found that crucial dashboard camera footage had been lost or destroyed by Dolton police officers involved in the pursuit.
A recent court ruling highlights a legal malpractice case where Petey’s Two Real Estate LLC accused their former attorney Thomas Goedert of negligence during a decade-long condemnation dispute with IDOT resulting in significant financial losses for overpaid compensation plus interest.
A recent court ruling favored a construction company accused of consumer fraud but awarded partial damages to Sahar Halabi who alleged incomplete work on her condo renovation project. The court found no breach under Consumer Fraud Act yet ordered a refund citing excessive charges retained by contractors amidst unresolved third-party regulatory compliance issues.
