News from February 2014
Chicago law firm sued for breach of contract
A Chicago man is suing law firm for failing to properly represent his case.Andrew S. Cwik filed a lawsuit on Feb. 19 in the Cook County District Court against the Law Offices of Jonathan Merel P.C. and Jonathan Merel, citing breach of contract.Cwik claims he entered into an attorney, client relationship on June 20, 2011, with the defendant, 180 N. Stetson Ave. No. 1300 in Chicago, for the purpose of
University plans to appeal $2.5M award for whistle-blower claim under Illinois' ethics law
The First District Appellate Court could soon have to decide whether to review what may be the first jury award for a whistle-blower claim under the state’s decade-old ethics act.
Park Packing Co. sued after woman falls on premises
A woman is suing over claims she was injured on the wet floor of a butcher shop.
Defendants urge Seventh Circuit to uphold $261K in sanctions against Prenda attorneys
The defendants in a downstate Illinois computer hacking case brought by attorneys with the now-dissolved Prenda Law firm assert “this case could be the poster child for abusive litigation.”
Airline passenger sues after bag falls on head
An woman is suing an airline and an unidentified passenger after a bag fell on her head during boarding.
Suit filed against long-term care facility
The heir to a nursing home resident is suing the facility over neglect in the care of her relative.
Dean Transportation sued after pushing cart into customer
A woman is suing after a delivery man pushed a cart of products into her while she was a customer at Walgreens.Sherri Miyagi filed a lawsuit Jan. 23 in the Cook County Circuit Court against Rodolfo Mayen, Dean Transportation Inc., Dean Foods Co. and DFC Transportation Co., citing negligence.According to the complaint, on March 26, 2012, the defendant was making a delivery to Walgreens, 6798 N. Lincoln
Whole Foods sued in trip and fall lawsuit
A woman is suing Whole Foods after she tripped and fell on a wooden pallet in a walkway.Marian Rohde filed a lawsuit Feb. 19 in the Cook County Circuit Court against Whole Foods Market Group Inc., doing business as Whole Foods Market, citing premises liability.According to the complaint, on Sept. 6, Rohde was shopping at Whole Foods, 840 Willow Road, Northbrook, when she tripped on a wooden pallet
Cook County woman sues former employer, claiming unlawful termination
A Cook County woman is suing her former employer, claiming she was unlawfully let go from her position.Vantreace L. Redmon filed a lawsuit Feb. 18 in the Cook Circuit Court against Presence RHC Corporation, formerly known as Resurrection Health Care Corporation, and Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center, citing retaliatory discharge.Redmon claims she was working at the defendant's facility
Sheridan Apartments named in slip and fall suit
A Cook County woman is suing over claims she sustained injuries after falling down her apartment steps.Juana Rodriguez filed a lawsuit Feb. 18 in the Cook County District Court against Grigore Fizesan and Sheridan Apartments, citing negligence.Rodriguez claims on June 28, 2012, she was walking down the carpeted stairwell at her apartment building, 4844 W. Henderson St. in Chicago, when she tripped
State Farm sues construction company, Electrolux for allegedly causing fire
State Farm is suing over claims the negligence of two different companies caused a fire.State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, for Angel and Debra Gonzalez, filed a lawsuit Feb. 18 in the Cook County District Court against Red Seal Development Corp. and Electrolux Home Products Inc., citing breach of implied warranty of occupancy and breach of implied warranty of workmanship and negligence.State Farm
Insurance company claims it has no duty to defend Jimmy John's in lawsuit over alfalfa sprouts
One of the country’s fastest growing chains of sandwich shops will have to fight a class action lawsuit over alfalfa sprouts by itself if an insurance company gets what it ordered from Chicago's federal court.
Customer sues restaurant after fall
A restaurant customer is suing the business after falling on its floor.
Woman sues city, park district over fall on sidewalk
A woman is suing the city of Chicago and the park district after falling in a park.Maria M. Algarin filed a lawsuit Feb. 18 in the Cook County Circuit Court against the city of Chicago and the Chicago Park District, citing negligence.The lawsuit states Algarin was using the sidewalk in and around Berteau and Long/Portage Park on Feb. 18, 2013, when she fell and sustained injuries.Algarin is seeking