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Karmeier files retention papers for November election
KarmeierIllinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier has filed candidacy papers with the Illinois Secretary of State’s office to seek another 10-year term in November.While judges seeking retention had until Sunday to file declarations of judicial candidacy, Karmeier submitted his paperwork on April 7, according to an employee at the Secretary of State Index Office.Once the Secretary of State's office -
Judge denies request to dismiss suits accusing Chuhak & Tecson of violating Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
A Chicago law firm that represents condominium associations in recovering unpaid fees will need to prove in court it did not violate the legal rights of condo owners from whom it was attempting to collect from. -
Judge lets retaliation suit against Cook County sheriff proceed; dismisses whistleblower claims
A federal judge has allowed two Cook County correctional officers to proceed with their claim that Sheriff Tom Dart allowed supervisors to fabricate disciplinary cases against them in retaliation for their political support of his opponent in the last election. -
Seventh Circuit OKs dismissal of suit against Live Nation over parking fee on concert ticket; says bundling may be annoying but it wasn't illegal
A man who sued the nation’s largest live entertainment company over parking fees that were included in the price of concert tickets, whether or not a vehicle needed to be parked at the venue, will not be allowed to continue his case, a federal appeals panel held. -
Heineken removes distributor's breach of contract suit to federal court
The U.S. division of Dutch brewer Heineken has removed a lawsuit lodged against it for breach of contract and violating the Illinois Beer Industry Fair Dealing Act to Chicago's federal court.ACM Distributing Co. Inc., a beer distributor based out of Streator, sued the brewer known for its green bottles on Jan. 30 in the Cook County Circuit Court, claiming it suffered $200,000 in damages after Heineken -
Woman sues retail stores after her clothes caught fire while cooking
A woman is suing a pair of retail giants over claims she was severely burned when her clothing caught fire. -
Man files federal lawsuit seeking control of popular online video game wagering system
Editor's note: The lawsuit that is the subject of this story has been dismissed. Court records show the plaintiff filed a notice of voluntary dismissal on May 21 and a judge terminated the case on May 22. -
Law firm and doctor disagree over venue in arbitration award dispute
A law firm practicing in Chicago and headquartered in Milwaukee has removed an arbitration dispute with a California doctor over legal fees to federal court and now the doctor is seeking to remand the matter back to Cook County's circuit court. -
Insurance company claims it's not liable to cover City of Waukegan in suit over wrongful conviction
SobczakAn insurance company filed a complaint for declaratory judgment earlier this month in Chicago's federal court, asserting it should not be held liable to cover the defense costs of an Illinois city being sued over a wrongful conviction.Landmark American Insurance Co. wants the court to determine the City of Waukegan’s policy does not cover the costs associated with defending it and some of its
