News from June 2014
Woman claims she slipped on puddle in Evanston Target
Target is facing a lawsuit from a customer who alleges she slipped in a puddle of water at the retail giant's Evanston store.
Hillside soccer facility accuses league, couple of breaching contract; seeks more than $50K
A soccer facility is suing two people and a soccer league after changes allgedly resulted in a non-payment of rental fees.
Alleged swan attack spurs suit against swan seller, Glenview condo association, property manager
A woman is suing a condo association, property manager and a company that sells and ships swans, claiming she was injured after a mute swan attacked her in Glenview.
Current, former employees file class action racial discrimination suit against beverage can maker Rexam
A global packaging company whose North American headquarters is located in Cook County is facing a class action lawsuit over accusations it fosters a workplace inundated with racial discrimination.
Man files suit against city over sidewalk fall outside Board of Trade
A man is suing the City of Chicago, the Board of Trade and two other companies, claiming he tripped on a sidewalk outside a Jackson Boulevard building.
Burr Ridge dental practice hit with suit over man's fall
An Orland Park resident is suing an area dental practice over claims she fell on the stairs.
Woman sues over slip and fall on grapes at grocery store
A woman is suing over claims she sustained injuries after falling on grapes in an Oak Lawn grocery store.
Seventh Circuit: 1988, $3K settlement precludes man's lawsuit over Burge police torture
RovnerA man who asserts he confessed to murder after being tortured by Chicago police officers under the watch of former Cmdr. Jon Burge will not be given a second chance to litigate his case after a federal appeals panel determined his 1988 decision to settle his claims for $3,000 prevents him from doing so.In a 50-page opinion handed down May 27, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a federal
Spanky's Grill owner claims he was locked out of leased property; alleges nearly $80K in lost profits
A Cook County business man is suing over claims he was unlawfully locked out of the building he was leasing from a management company.
Home inspection agent, former homeowners face fraud claim
A Cook County couple is suing the former owners of its home and an inspector over claims they failed to disclose flooding damage.