News from August 2014
R. Kelly files breach of contract suit in Chicago against promoters over "One Love Order at the Border" festival
Performer R. Kelly is suing the promoters of a music festival that took place last month in Canada, claiming they used his name to promote the event before he even signed an agreement and then continued to do so after they told him they didn’t plan to honor the $200,000 deal.
City faces wrongful conviction suit stemming from alleged police torture under Burge
A man who spent more than 30 years behind bars for a crime he claims he didn't commit is back in court, but this time as the plaintiff.
Landlord: Fire started after tenant falling asleep while smoking
A Cook County landlord is suing over claims a fire was started on her property when a tenant fell asleep while smoking.
Split appeals panel: Chicago Bears owe county $4M in delinquent amusement taxes
The Chicago Bears owe slightly more than $4 million to the county in amusement taxes that the team didn’t properly pay on club-level seats and luxury suites, a split appeals panel held Wednesday.
Chicago man slaps whistleblower suit against Plants Inc. over firing
A Chicago man has filed a whistleblower suit against his former employer, claiming he was fired for complaining about its allegedly deceptive marketing and unlicensed use of pesticides.
Patrons claim Wrigleyville bar employee pushed them down flight of stairs
A bar and employee are being sued after the employee allegedly caused injury to two patrons.
Hinsdale attorney, firm accused of legal malpractice in real estate matter
GoochAllegedly poor research on a Clarendon Hills property sale is the subject of a legal malpractice lawsuit.James Farah and RECG LLC filed suit July 23 in Cook County Circuit Court against the Hinsdale law firm of Hawbecker & Garver and attorney Paul B. Garver.According to the complaint, the plaintiffs hired the defendants last October to represent them and check records regarding property on
Guardian of minor sues car driver, owner over collision
A woman is suing the driver and owner a vehicle she contends hit a boy riding his bike in a Cook County suburb.
Allstate hit with suit over denial of fire damage claim
A Cook County woman is suing her insurance company, alleging it breached their contract by denying her fire damage claim.
Polytech's career center faces breach of contract claim seeking $192K for copiers
A lawsuit has been filed against an area education and career center over claims it failed to pay for leased office equipment.
Foot amputation prompts suit against Cook County podiatrists
A woman is suing over claims her podiatrists' negligence led to an infection in her foot that required amputation.
