News from April 2014
Judge hears arguments, continues ride-share drivers' motion to intervene in taxi community's suit against city
Three drivers from popular ride-share services operating in Chicago will have to wait until May to find out if they can interject themselves into a legal battle between the city and established taxi industry.Dan Burgess, Ted Liu and Dustin Morby-- drivers for the ride-share services Uber, Sidecar and Lyft, respectively-- filed a motion last month seeking to intervene in the lawsuit Chicago's taxi and
Presence Saint Francis Hospital sued after woman injured on pothole
An Evanston hospital is being accused of neglecting its parking lot area by a woman who alleges she sustained injuries after falling over a pothole.
Pollo Express, All Star Filter sued over kitchen fire that damaged Pilsen building
An insurance company is suing a Mexican restaurant and a cleaning company in an attempt to recoup money it paid out over a kitchen fire that caused damage to a Chicago building last year.
Cook County man accused of causing car collision
A Cook County woman is suing the driver and owner of a car that crashed into her vehicle.
Woman sues bus company, claims driver sexually abused and impregnated her as minor
A Cook County woman is suing over claims she was sexually abused by a school bus driver.
Mans slips at Walgreens, sues pharmacy and property owner
A property owner and pharmacy in suburban Cook County are facing after a man sustained injuries from slipping on ice.
Man charged with heroin possession accuses Chicago police officers of illegal detainment, malicious prosecution
A man is suing over claims Chicago police officers illegally detained and falsely and maliciously accused of him of drug possession.
Jewel sued after customer slips on smashed grapes
A woman is suing over claims she was injured when she slipped on smashed fruit at an Evanston grocery store.
Fired Proviso East High School security guard sues district for retaliatory discharge
A former security guard for Proviso East High School is suing the school district, claiming he was fired for expressing concerns over the assistant principal.
Couple sues neighbors in Gold Coast condo over flooding, damage
The owners of a condominium located near Chicago's Gold Coast are suing over claims flooding and significant damage were caused by their neighbors' negligence.
Fate of suit challenging Chicago's new ward map now in the hands of the Seventh Circuit
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments earlier this week over the City of Chicago’s redistricting plan for the 2015 aldermanic elections.
