News from December 2013
Metra named in personal injury lawsuit after woman slips on ice
Charletha Copes filed suit in the Cook County Circuit Court on Oct. 29 against Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corp., doing business as Metra.
Southern Point Properties sued after man injured on railing
A man is suing over allegations a poorly maintained porch and railing caused him to fall.
Midtown Athletic Club named in lawsuit after patron is injured
A woman is suing an athletic club after a metal shelf allegedly fell on her while she was working out.
Man sues Hawthorne Race Course after being beaten by a mob on premises
Byron G. Flores filed suit Nov. 18 in the Cook County Circuit Court against Hawthorne Race Course Inc. over allegations he sustained injuries while attending a concert there in November 2011.
Advocate Condell Medical Center and others sued for medical malpractice
A woman is suing after suffering injuries from an undiagnosed infection while in the hospital.
Man trips on utility box cover, sues Village of Bellwood
Deon English filed suit Nov. 19 in the Cook County Circuit Court against the Village of Bellwood, claiming it was negligent in maintaining its sidewalks.
Bicycle accident results in lawsuit
A woman is suing after she fell off her bicycle because of holes in the sidewalk.
Amnesty program for in-house counsel to obtain limited licenses begins Jan. 1
Illinois-based corporate counsel who failed to get their required limited law licenses will soon be able to obtain them without the risk of discipline.
Walmart in Mount Prospect named as defendant in slip and fall lawsuit
Sharon Ike filed a lawsuit Nov. 20 in the Cook County Circuit Court on Nov. 20 against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. over a slip and fall incident.
