News from May 2014
Dog owner faces suit over alleged attack at Sauk Village park
WilliamsA woman is suing the owner of an 85-pound dog she claims attacked her son while playing in a park in Sauk Village.Tamila McDade, individually and for her son, filed a lawsuit May 2 in the Cook County Circuit Court against James Anderson, citing negligence, the state's Animal Control Act.McDade claims her son suffered sever injuries and disfigurement on July 31, when Anderson's Akita dog attacked
Attendee of A$AP Rocky concert smacks rapper, House of Blues with suit over alleged injury
A woman who went to an A$AP Rocky concert at the House of Blues in 2012 is suing over claims she was injured when a performer jumped off the stage and landed on her.
Appeals panel vacates $1.05M award to assistant principal over retaliatory firing; remands for new trial on damages under Whistleblower Act
Overturning a $1.05 million jury award to the former assistant principal of a South Side Chicago school who claimed he was fired in retaliation for reporting a teacher’s alleged abuse of a student, an Illinois appeals panel on Tuesday ordered a new trial on damages under the state’s Whistleblower Act.In its 24-page opinion, the First District Appellate Court held that a new trial on the sole issue
Insurance company sparks suit over dehumidifier it claims caused fire, nearly $218K in damages
The insurer of two Springfield residents is suing over claims a malfunctioning dehumidifier caused a fire on their property.
City's suit over allegedly faulty cable barrier at Midway Airport's parking garage spurs insurance dispute
An insurance company is suing to get out of the middle of a tangled litigation blame game, as a group of Chicago contractors face allegations from one another and the City of Chicago over the construction of a safety feature at a Midway Airport parking garage.
Man released after serving 11 years for alleged Daley Center rape files suit over prosecution, imprisonment
A Chicago man convicted of raping a clerk at the Daley Center in 2002 is suing the City of Chicago, Cook County, his accuser, and several police officers and prosecutors who worked to put him behind bars for 11 years on a charge that was dropped more than a decade later.
City of Harvey hit with federal suit over alleged police misconduct; man claims officers falsified charges to justify beating
Not immediately paying for a drink at a bar cost a Harvey man two broken legs, the man claims in a recently-filed lawsuit seeking damages from the Cook County south suburb that has made headlines in recent years for having a high-crime and low-arrest rate, as well as alleged police and political misconduct.
Estate administrator accuses Renaissance of violating nursing home care laws
A Chicago nursing home is being sued over claims a resident sustained injuries while in its care that ultimately led to her death.
Karmeier files retention papers for November election
KarmeierIllinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier has filed candidacy papers with the Illinois Secretary of State’s office to seek another 10-year term in November.While judges seeking retention had until Sunday to file declarations of judicial candidacy, Karmeier submitted his paperwork on April 7, according to an employee at the Secretary of State Index Office.Once the Secretary of State's office
Blue line derailment results in another suit against CTA
The city's transit authority is facing another lawsuit over the March blue line derailment at the O'Hare Airport station.
Silver Cross Hospital, others face med-mal claim over woman's death following C-section
CapraSilver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers and others are being sued after a patient died from complications of a Caesarean delivery.Travis Griggs, as administrator of the Estate of Megan Griggs, filed a medical malpractice lawsuit April 25 in the Cook County Circuit Court against Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers, Bush and Associates Ltd., Dr. Maureen S. Mietelski and registered nurse
Former Chicago Bears players' suit joins other "Super Bowl Shuffle" dispute in federal court; parties likely to face off over venue
Nearly three decades years after the fact, the "Super Bowl Shuffle" remains a fond memory for Chicago Bears fans.
Woman accuses Pace of disability discrimination, unlawful termination
A Belvidere woman is suing her former employer, claiming she was unlawfully fired.