News from May 2014

Slip on recently mopped floor leads to premises liability claim against McDonald's

By Annie Cosby | Thursday, May 29, 2014 @ 10:01am

A Cook County woman is suing McDonald's, claiming she sustained injuries after slipping on a wet floor of its Palos Heights restaurant.

CTA rider accuses bus driver of closing doors on leg

By Annie Cosby | Thursday, May 29, 2014 @ 9:30am

A woman is suing the city's transit authority over claims she was injured when the doors of a bus closed on her leg.

Panel revives man's lawsuit against Wheaton College, others over alleged disclosure of student file; affirms dismissal of count claiming interference with business relationship with former U.S. House Speaker

By Jonathan Bilyk | Thursday, May 29, 2014 @ 8:00am

A Burr Ridge man will be able to resume his legal action against Wheaton College and others after an appellate court determined the lower court had erred in throwing out his case accusing the school’s president, acting at the behest of others involved in a child custody battle, of releasing portions of his confidential student record that allegedly cost him a business relationship with former U.S.

Man files product liability lawsuit over eye injury he allegedy sustained from using exercise equipment

By Annie Cosby | Wednesday, May 28, 2014 @ 4:30pm

A man is suing a manufacturer and a retail giant, claiming he was injured by a defective piece of exercise equipment.

Patient claims doctor's negligence has led to continuing shoulder problems

By Annie Cosby | Wednesday, May 28, 2014 @ 2:30pm

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Trip and fall over carpet leads to lawsuit against realty group

By Ben Hart | Wednesday, May 28, 2014 @ 9:00am

A Cook County resident is suing over claims he sustained injuries after falling down the stairs at his apartment building.Jeffery Gregg filed a lawsuit May 5 in the Cook County Circuit Court against Novo Realty Group LLC and 7950 Exchange LLC, citing negligence.According to the suit, Gregg fell down the stairs in the common area of the apartment building he lived in at 7952 S. Exchange St. in Chicag

Man claims inadequate care at former long-term care facility led to skin issues

By Whitney Brakken | Wednesday, May 28, 2014 @ 8:30am

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Visitor of Alexian Brothers Medical Center lodges premises liability claim over slip

By Annie Cosby | Wednesday, May 28, 2014 @ 8:00am

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Patron of Woodfield Mall files negligence complaint over fall

By Ben Hart | Tuesday, May 27, 2014 @ 4:00pm

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Pawsitively Heaven Pet Resort faces suit over alleged dog bite

By Annie Cosby | Tuesday, May 27, 2014 @ 3:05pm

A man is suing a so-called pet resort in Chicago Ridge over allegatios he was bit by a dog while picking up his own pup.

Former deacon of Niles church lodges defamation suit against members

By Ben Hart | Tuesday, May 27, 2014 @ 2:50pm

A former deacon of Lakeview Presbyterian Church in Niles is suing a group of church members he claims spread lies about him.Chang Hyun Moon filed a lawsuit May 19 in the Cook County Circuit Court against nearly two dozen people, citing defamation, false light invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress.Moon claims he has been a member and deacon of the church for 28 years and