News from June 2014
Woman sues JP Morgan, claims she was injured by Chicago ATM
A bank and corporation that handles consumer transaction technologies are facing a lawsuit from a woman who claims she was injured by the cash dispenser of an ATM.
Fired Potbelly's employee alleges sex, age discrimination
A former employee of a sandwich shop is suing over claims she was fired despite favorable job performance reviews.
Boat owner faces suit from woman who injured herself after getting intoxicated, diving into Kankakee River
A woman is suing the owner of a boat she was on, claiming he served her alcohol even though she was underage and failed to warn her about the dangers of diving into shallow areas of the Kankakee River.
Man claims he fell into uncovered crawlspace while removing asbestos in Chicago apartment
An employee of an asbestos removal company is suing over claims he was injured when he fell into an uncovered crawlspace on the job.
Woman sues Northwestern Hospital over slip and fall at coffee shop
A woman is suing over claims she was injured on the wet floor of a coffee shop located in a Chicago hospital.
Company claims Schaumburg law firm's alleged failure to file appeal forced it to settle for more than $1M
A Cook County company is suing a Schaumburg law firm and lawyer, accusing them of committing legal malpractice that made it have to pay more than $1M to settle a case.
Drywall company seeks to recoup $107K for allegedly unpaid work
A drywall company is suing a construction business over allegedly unpaid work.
Lawsuit over CTA Red Line sexual assault spurs insurance battle
An insurance company has asked Chicago's federal court to determine it is not liable to cover damages arising out of a lawsuit stemming from a 2012 sexual assault that occurred near the Red Line's Morse station.
ComEd claims Coca-Cola truck driver broke utility pole, seeks $48K in damages
A utility company is suing over claims a truck driver for Coca-Cola damaged one of its poles.
Dispute over leasing contract leads to lawsuit
A company is suing over claims a financial group and others intentionally breached their leasing contract.
Woman slaps City of Berwyn with suit over sidewalk fall
The City of Berwyn is being sued by a woman who alleges its negligence led her to fall on a sidewalk.
Man sues AbbVie over testosterone gel he claims gave him a stroke
McCallisterThe manufacturer of a testosterone gel is facing another suit in Chicago over claims its product is unsafe.Richard A. Martin filed a lawsuit June 3 in the Cook County Circuit Court against Abbvie Inc., citing product liability.According to the suit, Martin, of Iowa, suffered a stroke on Jan. 11 after being prescribed and taking AndroGel, a prescription drug the defendant manufactures and
