A state appeals panel says the family of Willie Randolph, who was charged with the 1991 rape and murder of 14-year-old Cateresa Mathews in Dixmoor after the notorious "Dixmoor Five" were exonerated, can't sue the current and former Cook County State's Attorneys for malicious prosecution, despite acquittal at trial
A recent appellate court decision upheld an award granting attorney fees and costs despite no signed retainer agreement between Janet Bedin and O'Connor Law Group in relation to a medical malpractice suit involving her late mother’s estate.
Appeals panel shoots down the legal strategy from the owners of the senior living center and rejected their contention the class action should be disallowed because the named plaintiff is merely a "figurehead" who knows next to nothing about the lawsuit he is supposedly leading
October 2016 crash left one dead, one severely injured. The plaintiffs are separately asking another judge to potentially order the village to raise taxes to cover the cost of the verdict, pointing to Dolton's dire financial circumstances amid the scandal- and dysfunction-plagued administration of Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard
The Appellate Court has revived a class action lawsuit against Chicago concerning over $11 million in uncashed checks spanning three decades. Plaintiffs John Thulis and James Webb allege violations under multiple acts including RUUPA after an earlier qui tam suit was dismissed.
In a case involving allegations of medical negligence leading to wrongful death,
the plaintiff seeks justice after being barred from presenting crucial rebuttal evidence during trial.
In a significant ruling dated June 28th this year; Appellate Court upheld prior decisions denying Michele M Blasz—a long-serving Chicago Police Officer—her claim for duty disability benefits despite presenting substantial medical evidence linking injury-related disabilities stemming from rear-end collision whilst performing official duties back In July ‘08 ultimately leading board & court respectively concluding insufficient grounds proving direct causation required under state law governing such claims
A new lawsuit filed by Jerome Fears accuses a Chicago police officer of using excessive force without justification during an incident outside a McDonald's on June 11, 2023. The case brings attention to issues of racial profiling and misconduct within the police department.
An Illinois appellate court has reversed a previous dismissal in favor of an accounting firm accused by EarthMed LLC of negligence related to payroll processing errors leading to significant financial damages.
A widow has successfully appealed a court ruling regarding her husband's death due to alleged medical negligence by Lincoln Park Family Physicians and two healthcare providers under their employ. The appellate court has ordered a new trial citing errors in jury instruction and expert testimony handling during initial proceedings.
A bicyclist who suffered severe injuries after hitting a pothole while avoiding an obstacle sued the City of Chicago for negligence but lost his case as courts ruled no duty was owed under tort immunity laws.
The state appeals panel said Cook County Judge Anna Loftus was wrong to block CPS from seizing control at Urban Prep by determining a state law blocking CPS from closing schools until a school board could be elected applied to charter schools, as well as traditional CPS-managed schools
In the case of Delfina Marcano vs. Retirement Board of Trustees of the City of Harvey Police Pension Board, filed in the Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District (case ID: 1-23-0579), a ruling was made on March 29, 2024.
In the case of AZ SPE, LLC v. City of Chicago and The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, filed in the Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District (Case ID: 1-22-1794), on March 28, 2024, AZ SPE, LLC (the plaintiff) is appealing against the decision of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
In the case of Rocco Coduto vs The County of Cook and Thomas J. Dart, filed in the Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District (Case ID: 1-22-1837), dated March 26, 2024, plaintiff Rocco Coduto is appealing against his unpaid suspension and subsequent denial of back pay by Sheriff Thomas J. Dart.
In the case of Barrows LLC versus Magellan Parcel C/D, LLC filed in the Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District, with court case ID 1-23-0289 on March 29, 2024, Barrows LLC alleges breach of contract by Magellan Parcel C/D, LLC.
In a lawsuit filed in the Appellate Court of Illinois, First District, Thomas J. Carter is seeking direct administrative review of a decision made by the Human Rights Commission.
