News from March 2014
Updated: Two of 14 judicial candidates endorsed by Cook County Dems lose in primary
Lyle SwansonUnlike most of the winners in Tuesday’s primary election, almost all of the victors of Cook County’s judicial races can call it quits on campaigning.As several of the nearly two dozen judicial races were uncontested in the primary and only one has opposition from the other political party, Tuesday’s election served as main show for candidates as it picked the presumptive winners of the
Woman sues after tripping while exiting elevator
A woman is suing over claims she was injured while exiting an elevator.
Panel affirms dismissal of defamation suit against porn star's attorney
An adult film star, a celebrity blogger, a theater owner and claims of blackmail and extortion – it may sound like the start of a script for a Hollywood thriller, but it’s the basis of a recent Illinois appellate court ruling.
Second District remands hayride suit against Burr Ridge Park District for discovery; says "they want to have their cake and eat it, too"
A DuPage County park district will need to allow discovery to the lawyers representing a man suing it for injuries he sustained when he fell from a step stool while exiting a hay wagon ride at a district fall festival, a state appellate court has ruled.
VFW post sued after woman trips at bingo; case settled, dismissed
A woman is suing a VFW hall, claiming she was injured at a bingo event.Ann Westwood filed a lawsuit March 7 in the Cook County Circuit Court against VFW 5151 Arnold/Heath Memorial Post, citing premises liability.According to the complaint, Westwood was at the VFW 5151 Arnold/Heath Memorial Post on South Bartlett Road to attend a bingo event on March 10, 2013, when she tripped on a rippled industrial
Primary election will decide winner of most Cook County judicial races
For many of the Cook County judicial candidates whose names will appear on the ballot Tuesday, a win in the primary election guarantees them the position they are running for as they face no opposition in November.Cook County voters pulling a Democratic ballot Tuesday will have nearly two dozen judicial races to vote in while those voting Republican will only have to cast their choice in one contested
ARDC panel urges disbarment for attorney accused of stealing client money "like a predator"
A Schaumburg lawyer accused of stealing $600,000 from his clients, his cousins and even his dying aunt and uncle will face disbarment if the Illinois Supreme Court affirms the recommendation of a state attorney disciplinary panel.
Flat Top Grill sued for serving shellfish to customer with allergy
An Evanston restaurant is facing suit after it allegedly served shellfish to a customer after he said he was allergic to it.