News from August 2014
Gunshot victim claims Schwab Rehab Hospital's alleged negligence led to ulcers
A man is suing over claims he developed ulcers while in rehabilitation for paraplegia caused by multiple gunshot wounds.
Tenants sue flooring, real estate companies over fire in nearby building
Residents of a Cook County apartment building are suing over claims flooring work in a nearby building started a fire that damaged theirs.
Skokie attorneys, firm hit with malpractice lawsuit
A man is accusing a pair of Skokie attorneys of legal practice, alleging they failed to properly represent him in a malicious prosecution lawsuit.
Suit: Franchisor locked franschisee out of Chicago food mart
A DuPage County man is suing over claims he was locked out of the food mart he owned and was trying to sell.
Woman blames DesPlaines library, city for sidewalk fall
Several public entities in a Cook County suburb should be held liable for injuries allegedly caused by a chipped sidewalk outside of a library.
Cyclist slaps taxi companies with claim over alleged collision
A man who claims he was injured while riding his bicycle is suing to recover medical costs.Zachary Auble filed suit July 18 in Cook County Circuit Court against Chicago Carriage Cab Corp., Chicago Elite Cab Corp. and Royal 3 CCC Chicago Taxi Association Inc.According to the complaint, Auble was riding his bicycle on West Chicago Avenue on June 19, 2013, when he was struck by a maroon SUV taxi and was
Water damage to Gery Chico's condo spurs State Farm to sue plumbing company for $67K-plus
An insurance company is suing over claims an improperly installed sink caused more than $67,000 in water damage to a South Michigan Avenue condo owned by a Chicago lawyer who heads up a state board.
Pedestrian hits driver with suit over collision in Swamp-O-Rama parking lot
A man is suing a driver he claims he hit while walking toward the Swamp-O-Rama flea market on Ashland Avenue.
Doctor sues colleague over allegedly defamatory letter
A Cook County doctor is suing a former co-worker who he claims damaged his reputation.
