News from November 2014
Former Telemundo newscaster lodges suit over 2013 firing; claims she was discriminated against for alcohol addiction
A former news anchor for Chicago’s Spanish speaking television station is suing her former employer, claiming she was discriminated against and eventually fired for being an alcoholic.Edna Schmidt brought her suit against Telemundo of Chicago LLC and NBC Universal Media LLC Thursday in Chicago’s federal court. The filing appears to have come in the middle of a special seriesairing during the 10 p.
Woman claims she was fraudently removed as beneficiary of relative's Met Life insurance policy
A DuPage County woman is suing over claims she was fraudulently removed from her position as beneficiary of a relative's life insurance policy.
Two more liquor makers hit with class action complaints over marketing
The tab for liquor producers who allegedly make false claims about the nature of their product could jump up by at least $10 million.
Skyline Physicians faces whistleblower suit from employee who claims he was fired for complaining about alleged fraud
A physician assistant is suing over claims he was fired for refusing to participate in his employer's alleged acts of Medicare and Medicaid fraud.
State Farm blames floor refinisher for fire in West Lunt Avenue apartment; seeks $44K
An insurance company is suing over claims a hardwood flooring refinishing worker negligently used combustible products too near a stove and caused a fire.
City of Chicago faces suit from man allegedly injured after wheelchair hit pothole
A man is suing the city, claiming he was injured when his wheelchair hit a pothole and flipped over.
Go Insurance accuses Amigo Insurance of stealing clients during sale negotiations
A Cook County insurance provider and its principal are suing over claims another company stole their clients.Go Insurance Inc. and Iazir Ortiz filed suit Oct. 14 in Cook County Circuit Court against Amigo Insurance Inc. and Carlos Santiago.According to the complaint, on March 11, the plaintiffs and defendants entered into discussions for the sale of the plaintiffs' book of business, and the defendants
Wal-Mart Stores faces suit over shopper's claim he was wrongfully accused of theft, detained
A man is suing Wal-Mart Stores, claiming he was wrongfully accused of stealing and unlawfully detained for two hours.
