News from April 2014
Judge dismisses CPS teacher's suit over suspension for bringing box cutter, pocket knife to class for lesson
Chicago's federal court has sided with a school district that suspended a teacher for four days without pay for bringing a box cutter and pocket knife into his classroom.
Condo association sued after manhole cover tips, cleaning lady falls in
A cleaning lady is suing over claims she was injured at a condominium complex after stepping on a loose manhole cover.Danuta Pietura filed a lawsuit April 14 in the Cook County Circuit Court against The Park Condominium Association.According to the complaint, Peitura was emptying trash while cleaning a unit at The Park Condominium on East 56th Street in Chicago on April 18, 2012, when she stepped on
A year after its dismissal, U.S. deputy marshal sues over investigation, prosecution of excessive force charge
A deputy marshal has filed a federal lawsuit claiming some of his colleagues violated his Constitutional rights in the course of an investigation into allegations he used excessive force and obstructed justice, charges that were dismissed last year.
Dog attack on Huron Street results in lawsuit
GoodmanTwo dog owners are being sued after their dog allegedly attacked a woman who was on a public sidewalk in the city's Austin neighborhood.Alisha Maxwell filed a lawsuit April 11 in the Cook County Circuit Court against Addie Courts and Gregory Courts.The complaint states Maxwell was attacked by the defendants' dog while on the public sidewalk adjacent to 5624 W. Huron St. in Chicago. Maxwell claims
ARDC panel recommends 30-month suspension in five-year-old case against Highland Park lawyer accused of sexually harassing employees
A Chicago area lawyer accused of sexually harassing five former female employees, a neighbor and a stranger on the street should be suspended for 30 months, a panel of the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission Hearing Board said earlier this month.
Former Cook County Department of Transportation employee sues over firing
A former county employee is suing over allegations he was fired for seeking workers' compensation benefits.
Medical providers hit with med-mal suit over man's foot surgery; screw distributor sued for product liability
A Cook County man is suing over claims foot surgery led to permanent injuries.Adam R. Conner filed a lawsuit April 4 in the Cook County Circuit Court against Northwest Podiatry Center Ltd., Dr. Adam W. Bryniczkam, Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center and VASC Inc., individually and as a partner of the surgery center. According to the complaint, Conner was admitted to Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center on
ARDC panel recommends suspension for former DCFS attorney accused of fabricating employment history
A former attorney for the state who once volunteered for the campaigns of ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich and former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley could face suspension if the state high court agrees with the recent recommendation of the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission Hearing Board.
Northshore University Health System, doctors sued over surgery patient's death
Northshore University HealthSystem and a pair of doctors are being sued over claims a patient died following surgery complications.
Alleged assault at Bridgeview courthouse leads to lawsuit
An Indiana resident is suing a man he asserts assaulted him at Cook County's Bridgeview Courthouse.
CTA sued after sudden bus acceleration causes passenger injury
The city's transit authority is facing a lawsuit from a passenger who claims she was injured aboard a bus.