News from November 2013
Woman files lung cancer asbestos suit
A former warehouse worker allegedly developed lung cancer and died after repeated exposure to asbestos, according to a recently filed lawsuit.
Walmart sued after a shopper is hit in the parking lot
A man is suing Walmart for injuries he claims he sustained after being struck by a car in the parking lot.
Target sued after woman slips while shopping
A woman is suing Target over a slip and fall incident.
Former Illinois public defender accused of having prohibited sexual relations with client
A former downstate Illinois public defender has been accused of having sexual relations with a client and then lying about it to judges and the state’s attorney disciplinary commission.
Empire Today files RICO suit against former executives, seeks $25 million in damages
Empire Today, an iconic Chicago area seller and installer of flooring and window treatments, has filed suit against two of its former top executives, seeking $25 million in damages from the pair the company alleges ran a fraud scheme that diverted millions of dollars in workers compensation reimbursements from insurance companies to their personal accounts.
East Lake Management Group, Chicago Housing Authority face suit over slip and fall
A woman is suing a management group and the Chicago Housing Authority over allegations she slipped and fell in a hallway.
Raised manhole at construction site leads to lawsuit
John H. Jackson filed a lawsuit Nov. 6 in the Cook County Circuit Court against the City of Chicago and K-Five Construction Corp. over injuries he claims he sustained after falling off his motorcycle.
Whole Foods accused of wrongful termination by ex-employee
Dawn Pearson filed a wrongful termination lawsuit Nov. 6 in the Cook County Circuit Court against Whole Foods Market Group Inc.
Woman struck by children's train inside mall sues for negligence
Marylin Carnahan filed suit Nov. 6 in the Cook County Circuit Court against Jolly Express of Chicago Inc. over allegations she sustained injuries at a shopping mall.
McDonald's customers sue over alleged attack
Two McDonald's customers are suing over claims they were attacked by employees.
City of Chicago faces suit after woman breaks leg at O'Hare
A woman is suing the City of Chicago after she allegedly sustained injuries at O'Hare Airport.