News from May 2014
Man lodges premises liability complaint after falling concrete allegedly hit him in head
A Cook County man is suing over claims he was injured when a chunk of concrete fell from a building and onto his head.
Woman claims Cook County sheriff's employees denied her medical attention after inmate attack
Cook County and its sheriff are being sued over accusations some of his employees refused to help a woman who claims she was attacked by another inmate while in custody.
Trip over installation cable spurs suit against Comcast, condo association
A man is suing Comcast and his condo association, claiming he tripped on a cable left on the ground and sustained injuries.
Coca-Cola calls Illinois suit over labeling a "copycat" in seeking its transfer to California
Clifford DoughertyCalling the lawsuit an Illinois man brought against Coca-Cola a "copycat" of previously filed suits in other jurisdictions, the soft drink giant has asked a judge to transfer the matter from Chicago’s federal court to the Northern District of California.Attorneys Robert A. Clifford and Shannon M. McNulty of Clifford Law Offices in Chicago filed the proposed class action on behalf
Slip and fall incident lands Kickoff Sports Bar in court
A Cook County man is suing a Markham bar over claims he sustained injuries as a result of a build up of ice on its property.
Customer's trip over floor runner results in suit against Portillo's
A Cook County woman is suing Portillo's over claims she tripped and fell over a floor runner at its Tinley Park restaurant.
Medical providers seek payment of patient's medical bills from insurance group
Two medical service providers are suing an insurance company, alleging it is refusing to pay them for a patient's medical expenses.
Woman sues Pete's Fresh Market, claims she slipped on vomit
A woman is suing an Evergreen Park grocery store, claiming she sustained injuries after slipping on what appeared to be vomit.
Illinois Supreme Court disciplines 30 attorneys; including former and current public officials
The Illinois Supreme Court on Friday disciplined more than two dozen attorneys, including a trio of former public officials and one sitting alderman.
Wavefront Music Festival attendee sues, claims she fell off stage
An attendee of last year's Wavefront Music Festival is suing several companies, alleging they failed to safely construct a railing she claims gave way and caused her to fall off the stage.
Order: pro se litigant must get approval to file future lawsuits in Chicago's federal court
A Rockford woman who has filed a handful of pro se lawsuits since 2010 will no longer be able to do so without first getting approval from the executive committee of Chicago's federal court.
Chicago businessman accuses two men of fraud over $100K loan
A Chicago businessman is suing two men who he claims lied about an investment and failed to keep the terms of their agreement.
