News from January 2014
Jiffy Lube sued by customer who claims door hit her in head
Wanda Smith filed a lawsuit Oct. 15 in the Cook County Circuit Court against Jiffy Lube No. 236 and Sy-Low Inc., doing business as Jiffy Lube, citing premises liability.
Woman sues, claims she was harassed over debt she never incurred
A Naperville resident is suing a financial institution, claiming it harassed her trying collect on a debt she never incurred.
Machinist sues over injuries sustained while working on elevator
A machinist is suing over injuries he allegedly sustained after a fire door fell on him.
Cab company, driver sued for negligence over woman's fall
A woman is suing a taxi cab service and driver over a trip and fall incident
Amtrak sued by employee over alleged injuries
A woman is suing Amtrak over claims she was injured while working onboard a train.
Wal-Mart sued for negligence in trip and fall
A man is suing over injuries he allegedly sustained after falling in the parking lot of an area Walmart store.
Law firm withdraws case against bookkeeper
Floyd A. WisnerA suburban law firm has withdrawn its suit against a former employee it had accused of embezzlement.Cook County Circuit Judge Eileen Mary Brewer on June 11, 2014, granted the request of The Wisner Law Firm P.C. to voluntarily dismiss the lawsuit it had filed Oct. 15, 2013, in Cook County Circuit Court against Jimmie R. Wisner, citing intentional tort.The firm was represented by Floyd
Arris sues CyberPower for alleged breach of contract; seeks $12.5M
Arris Group Inc. filed suit Nov. 18 in the Cook County Circuit Court against CyberPower Systems Inc.
Elevator free fall leads to lawsuit
Juana Herrera filed a lawsuit Oct. 18 in the Cook County Circuit Court against Otis Elevator Co. over alleged injuries sustained when an elevator in which she was riding free fell in August 2012.
Bank sues over alleged fraud, negligent misrepresentation
A bank is suing, claiming a DuPage County resident fraudulently procured a line of credit.
Oak Lawn Walgreen's store sued for negligence after customer falls
A woman is suing over a slip and fall incident that allegedly occurred when she was shopping a local Walgreens store.