News from November 2014
Company accuses Chicago law firm of stealing late president's rare coins, other property
A Cook County company is suing an area law firm over allegations a theft occurred after the death of the company's president.
AG update: Judge extends grace period voting in Lake County until 9
A judge has extended grace period voting in Lake County until 9 p.m., according to Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office.
Judge refuses to certify class in complaint over "Skinnygirl Margarita"
A federal judge late last month refused to certify a class for those aggrieved by agave.
Business owner slaps landlords with suit over alleged assault and battery
A man is suing over claims his landlords conspired to have him evicted in order to seize his business and then allegedly beat him.
Rexam Beverage Can Co. faces premises liability claim over man's fall in work area
A man is suing a global packaging company headquartered in Cook County, claiming he was injured in a defective work area.
Cook County jury clears Fogarty & Fugate lawyers of accusations in property zoning case
A Cook County jury has ruled in favor of a lawyer accused of misleading a client into buying miszoned commercial properties.
Patient sues podiatrist over surgeries she claims left her without use of left foot
A woman is suing a Morton Grove podiatrist over foot injuries she claims were caused from a series of allegedly negligent surgeries.Marion Townson filed a lawsuit Oct. 22 in Cook County Circuit Court against Dr. Garo Emerzian, alleging medical negligence.According to the complaint, Townson sought treatment for a bunion and developing hammertoe from Emerzian on Oct. 9, 2012 and he recommended surger
Customer blames grocery store for trip over bread trays in freezer aisle
A woman is suing over claims she was injured when she allegedly tripped on bread trays sitting in the aisle of a store.