News from July 2014
Bank seeks more than $2M over loan Platinum Hospitality Group, others allegedly defaulted on
A bank is suing over claims that a $2 million loan has gone into default.
Tenant blames property manager for stair fall, claims bannister gave way
A woman is suing a property management group, alleging its negligence led her to fall down the stairs of her apartment building.
Trip over carpeting spurs premises liability suit against Natural Falls Resort Apartments
A man is suing over claims he was injured when he tripped on stairwell carpeting in an apartment building.
Navistar hit with at least two class actions over allegedly defective engines this month in Chicago
A transportation company is suing Navistar, claiming it sold faulty engines in an entire class of vehicles and then tried covering it up.
Waterslide injury at Wheeling Park District aquatic center prompts suit
A woman is suing a Cook County park district, claiming her daughter was injured on a water slide.
Bus passenger: Driver slammed on brakes, caused fractured arm
A woman who claims she fractured her arm while riding a bus is suing the city's transit authority, alleging the driver caused her injury by slamming on the brakes.Maria Escalante filed a lawsuit July 15 in the Cook County Circuit Court against the Chicago Transit Authority, citing negligence.According to the complaint, Escalante was a passenger on a CTA bus on the northbound Kimball route in Chicago
Chicago landlords hit with suit by woman who fell while picking up late sister's belongings
A woman is suing a trio of Chicago landlords, claiming she was injured after tripping on the stairs while picking up items from her late sister's apartment.
Slip on wet floor spurs liability claim against Mariano's
A woman is suing over claims she was injured after slipping on the wet floor of a Western Avenue grocery store.
Lawsuit against Redflex seeks refunds for red light tickets, class action status
The company that installed and operated Chicago’s red light camera system could be compelled under the demands of a proposed class action lawsuit to pay back a large portion of the estimated $100 million it collected from fines paid by those ticketed.
Suit: City employee opened car door into bicyclist
A man is suing the city, claiming he was injured when one of its employees opened a car door into him while he was riding his bicycle.