News from October 2013
Review Board recommends six-month suspension for retired judge
A panel of the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission’s (ARDC) Review Board has recommended a six month suspension for a retired judge accused of improperly dismissing a traffic ticket issued to the daughter of another judge.
Advocate Trinity Hospital faces medical malpractice suit
A local hospital and doctor are being sued over claims a patient received inadequate medical care.
Woman breaks leg in fall, sues homeowners
A Cook County woman is suing homeowners after she broke her leg in a fall while leaving their residence.
Woman sues after she trips and falls at Townline Commons shopping center
A woman is suing the owners of a shopping center after she tripped and fell on a sidewalk outside the store.
Amy's Kitchen named in consumer fraud lawsuit
A man is suing Amy's Kitchen Inc. , which makes a variety of natural and organic convenient and frozen foods, for unlawfully labeling its packaging.
Fired restaurant server files discrimination suit against steakhouse
A 55-year-old restaurant server has filed a lawsuit against a Chicago steakhouse over allegations of age discrimination.
Woman sues after being attacked by dogs
A woman is suing over claims she was attacked by dogs, resulting in serious injury.
Man sues after falling down stairs
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Pair sue wrecking company for property damage resulting from nearby demolition
Yoshi Miyake and William Manhart filed suit in the Cook County Circuit Court on Aug. 27, against Standard Bank and Trust Company and Precision Excavation and Wrecking LLC.
Supreme Court will hear arguments in nine cases next month; November term will mark Garman's first as chief justice
The Illinois Supreme Court will hear arguments next month over an appeals panel’s decision to vacate a downstate attorney’s conviction for driving on a suspended license.
