News from June 2014
Woman claims CTA let bus driver work while fatigued, failed to repair brake system
An Illinois woman is suing over claims a fatigued city bus driver and insufficient brakes led her to sustain injuries.
Maryhaven, Ballard nursing homes hit with suit alleging neglect
A woman is suing over claims she was neglected at two Illinois nursing homes.
Municipalities seek $42K for chemical spill cleanup at Bridgeview meat-packing facility
Several Illinois municipalities and fire districts are suing a Bridgeview meat-packing plant to recoup the costs they spent cleaning up a 2011 chemical spill.
Cylist slaps driver, passenger with suit over collision with car door
A bicyclist is suing over claims he was injured when he was struck by a car door while riding on Western Avenue.
Appeals panel says suicide doesn't diminish defendant's liability in Lake County wrongful death claim
HudsonThe family of a Lake County man who committed suicide amid a rash of misfortune will be allowed to proceed with their wrongful death claim against their former landlord, after a state appeals panel held the fact the man killed himself does not, by itself, absolve the landlord of potential liability for allegedly pushing him to the brink.On June 11, the Second District Appellate Court reversed
Suit: car dealers sold defective vehicle that caused passenger injuries
A man who claims he was ejected from a vehicle is suing the dealer the car was purchased from, accusing it of selling a defective vehicle.
Macy's shopper alleges injury after sign fell on her
A woman is suing over claims she was injured when a sign fell on her at a Macy's store in Northbrook.
Brookfield bar, bartender face suit over death of customer they allegedly removed, left on apartment staircase
A Brookfield martini bar is being sued after a customer who allegedly had too much alcohol fell to his death after being removed from the premises.