News from October 2013
Maid suing Extended Stay after guest allegedly masturbated in front of her
A maid is suing a motel and a male guest after she caught the man allegedly masturbating in front of her in the hallway.
Lawsuit voluntarily dismissed by brother who sued sister over defamatory comments
A lawsuit has been voluntarily dismissed, which had been brought by a man against his sister and her husband for allegedly making false statements about him.
Painter's Collaborative named in age discrimination lawsuit
A Cook County man is suing his former company over age discrimination.Gregorio Hernandez filed a lawsuit Oct. 15 against Painter's Collaborative Inc. in Cook County Circuit Court, citing violations of the Illinois Human Rights Act and The Age Discrimination and Employment Act.Gregorio says that on May 15, 1991, he was hired by Painter's Collaborative and worked as a taper at various job locations.
In-flight assault leads to lawsuit
Patrick Loughnane filed suit in the Cook County Circuit Court on Oct. 9, naming United Airlines as defendant.Loughnane claims he was flying from Chicago to Orange County, Calif., when he was assaulted by a fellow passenger. Loughnane goes on to say the passenger was disoriented or intoxicated and assaulted the flight crew and other passengers. Loughnane is now suing United Airlines, alleging it negligently
Blind woman sues eight defendants, claiming they failed to diagnose her condition
Tamekia Johnson is suing Amal Agarwal D.O. Ltd., Midway Emergency Physicians LLC, ApolloMD Inc., Waukegan Illinois Hospital Co. LLC, Waukegan Hospital Corp., Vista Imaging Associates S.C. and Steven Nydick MD, for allegedly failing to diagnose a condition which left her blind.
Man sues city after allegedly being attacked by security guards
A man is suing over claims he was grabbed by security guards without cause while at a train station.
Whole Foods faces lawsuit from customer who claims she was robbed
A woman is suing over claims she was assaulted, battered and robbed.
Appellate court affirms nearly $2M award to bicyclist who sued city for negligence
An appeals panel this month upheld nearly $2 million in damages the City of Chicago was ordered to pay a man who broke his left shoulder in a bicycling accident.
Chicago attorney reprimanded over conduct during basketball game
The Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (IARDC) reprimanded a Chicago lawyer this week for pushing and kicking a teen during a pick-up basketball game.
Supreme Court's Access to Justice Commission seeks public comments on proposed forms
A commission created by the Illinois Supreme Court is seeking public comments on forms intended to help make the court process easier for litigants in civil cases.
I-LAW stops in Chicago for its annual "Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week"
A legal watchdog group stopped in Chicago today as part of a statewide tour to promote its annual “Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week.”