News from April 2014
Woman sues CTA over Evanston station; claims it's not accessible for persons with disabilities
A user of the city's transit system is suing over a slip and fall incident at the Evanston station, which she claims is not properly accessible for persons with disabilities. Vicky Patterson filed a lawsuit April 3 in the Cook County Circuit Court against the Chicago Transit Authority, citing negligence.According to the complaint, Patterson was at the CTA's Purple Line station at 601 S. Blvd. in Evanston
ComEd sues over damaged cables, seeks more than $257K
KowalczykA public utility company is suing over claims another company negligently hit its cables and conduits while excavating.Commonwealth Edison Co. filed a lawsuit April 18 in the Cook County Circuit Court against American Underground of Ill. LLC, citing negligence, the Illinois Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention and Interference with Utility Services acts.According to the suit, the
Woman sues owners of Shepherd mix accused of knocking her over, chasing her Shih Tzu
A Cook County couple is being sued over allegations its dog attacked and knocked over a pedestrian.
Judge denies request to dismiss suits accusing Chuhak & Tecson of violating Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
A Chicago law firm that represents condominium associations in recovering unpaid fees will need to prove in court it did not violate the legal rights of condo owners from whom it was attempting to collect from.
Father sues after son falls, dies following pulmonary embolism
A condominium association and property manager are facing a wrongful death lawsuit from the father of a man who died after undergoing surgery to repair injuries sustained in a slip and fall.
Crestwood property owners sued after security guard fell on icy stairwell
A security guard is suing over claims she was injured on a dangerous stairwell.
Metra sued by woman who fell while boarding train
A Cook County woman is suing Metra over claims its poorly maintained floors caused her to fall and sustain injuries.
Depuy Orthopaedics hit with another suit over hip replacement implant
The manufacturer and seller of a hip replacement implant are being sued over claims product caused a Cook County man to have two hip replacement surgeries.
Attorneys hit with legal malpractice suit stemming from ownership dispute at Rocky's restaurant
A Cook County man is suing two lawyers, claiming their negligence allowed his business partner to oust him from the management of their Bridgeport restaurant.
Woman who claims off-duty cop bit her files suit in state court following dismissal of federal complaint
A Cook County woman last month filed a lawsuit claiming an off-duty police officer attacked and bit her.Lisa Murata filed suit March 14 in the Cook County Circuit Court against Nicholas Pocius, Deborah Irvine, also known as Deborah Pocius, Joseph Siska and Nick Prazuch. It also names Nicte Leigh and Steve McMahon as respondents in discovery.Murata in May 2013 filed a complaint in federal court against
University of Chicago Medical Center, doctors accused of failing to diagnose aneurysm
A local hospital and four doctors are being sued over accusations they failed to diagnose a a woman's aneurysm.
