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Circuit Court of Cook County: Actions Taken on Aug. 9

By The Cook County Record | Aug 17, 2019

The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity on Aug. 9 in the suits below:

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Court activity on Aug. 15: Cary Sterling vs Crystal Hoskins

By The Cook County Record | Aug 17, 2019

The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity in the suit brought by Cary Sterling against Crystal Hoskins on Aug. 15: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed'.

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Aug. 9: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "contract" cases

By The Cook County Record | Aug 17, 2019

The following cases categorized as "contract" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on Aug. 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:

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Case activity for Founders Insurance vs Walker Skygee on Aug. 15

By The Cook County Record | Aug 17, 2019

The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Founders Insurance against Walker Skygee and Ward Willie on Aug. 15.

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Aug. 9: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "personal injury(motor vehicle) subrogation" cases

By The Cook County Record | Aug 17, 2019

The following cases categorized as "personal injury(motor vehicle) subrogation" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on Aug. 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:

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Aug. 9: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "replevin" cases

By The Cook County Record | Aug 17, 2019

The following cases categorized as "replevin" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on Aug. 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:

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Case activity for Jessica Chevere vs Travis C. Holmes on Aug. 15

By The Cook County Record | Aug 17, 2019

The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jessica Chevere against Travis C. Holmes on Aug. 15.

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Case activity for Betty Mattia vs Richmond Sierra on Aug. 15

By The Cook County Record | Aug 17, 2019

The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Betty Mattia against Richmond Sierra on Aug. 15.

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Case activity for Ipco, LLC vs Elexa Consumer Pro on Aug. 15

By The Cook County Record | Aug 17, 2019

The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Ipco, LLC and Sipco, LLC against Elexa Consumer Pro on Aug. 15.

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Aug. 9: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "property damage" cases

By The Cook County Record | Aug 17, 2019

The following cases categorized as "property damage" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on Aug. 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:

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Aug. 9: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "personal injury(motor vehicle)" cases

By The Cook County Record | Aug 17, 2019

The following cases categorized as "personal injury(motor vehicle)" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on Aug. 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:

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Case activity for Walgreen Co. vs 87 Ashland on Aug. 15

By The Cook County Record | Aug 17, 2019

The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Walgreen Co. against 87 Ashland on Aug. 15.

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Case activity for Jean Elma vs Taylor Joyce on Aug. 15

By The Cook County Record | Aug 17, 2019

The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jean Elma against Taylor Joyce on Aug. 15.

Federal Court

Company OK to fire striking worker who used vehicle to block company truck at highway speeds: Appeals panel

By Scott Holland | Aug 16, 2019

A federal appeals panel has upheld the termination of a striking union worker who was accused of endangering public safety while blocking the path of another driver as part of an "ambulatory picket" on a highway in 2012.

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Appeals panel: Federal judge prematurely ended class action vs OSF Healthcare over 'church plan' pensions

By Scott Holland | Aug 16, 2019

A three-judge panel of the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals determined a federal judge was too hasty in cutting short a class action against Peoria-based OSF Healthcare over the question of whether its retirement plans qualify as a "church plan," exempting it from certain federal rules.

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Judge: Sterigenics can still be sued in Cook County court, even if complied with federal clean air rules

By Jonathan Bilyk | Aug 16, 2019

Medical device sterilization company Sterigenics will need to defend itself in Cook County court against a host of lawsuits brought by trial lawyers on behalf of people living in communities surrounding Sterigenics’ Willowbrook facility, as the judge said the company's compliance with federal clean air rules don't protect it from the lawsuits accusing the company of releasing emissions the lawsuits say caused the plaintiffs' cancer.

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Class action accuses Patriot Transport, Expeditor of underpaying drivers, taking paycheck deductions without consent

By Marian Johns | Aug 16, 2019

A former truck driver for Illinois-based Patriot Transport and Expeditor Systems claimed in a lawsuit the companies violated state wage law by misclassifying his position, underpaying him and taking pay deductions without his consent.

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Case activity for Frida Asongwe vs Albertson's, LLC on Aug. 14

By The Cook County Record | Aug 16, 2019

The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Frida Asongwe against Albertson's, LLC and Jewel Food Stores on Aug. 14.

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Case activity for Rcs Recovery Servicing vs Butler Shauntice on Aug. 14

By The Cook County Record | Aug 16, 2019

The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Rcs Recovery Servicing against Butler Shauntice on Aug. 14.

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Naperville attorney says fee agreement not subject to arbitration as part of malpractice case

By Marian Johns | Aug 16, 2019

A Naperville lawyer is asking a judge to declare a former client has no right to arbitrate over his attorney fees amid a legal malpractice action stemming from a case that involved an employment discrimination settlement with Loyola University Chicago.