News from October 2014
Northwestern professor files defamation suit against student who accused him of sexual assault
A Northwestern University professor who was accused in February of making unwanted sexual advances toward a student sued that student today, claiming her allegedly false accusations not only defamed him, but interfered with his current and prospective employment.
Resident of Streeterville condo files suit over hot tub slip
A Cook County man is suing his condo association and property manager over claims he was injured getting in the hot tub at his Streeterville building.
Airport, train concession operator accuses former CFO of fraud; seeks millions in repayment of years of salary, bonuses
The Westchester-based company that operates the Jamba Juice, Red Mango and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory concessions at O’Hare International Airport and the Dunkin Donuts in Union Station, as well as other famous brand concessions in airports and train stations across the nation, has accused its former chief financial officer of fraud and other offenses in falsely inflating its earnings to artificially
Man sues owner of property where he allegedly fell, sustained injuries
A man has filed suit against the owner of an apartment complex where he alleges he fell on defective stairs.
Mother of minor girl blames man for daughter's death
A woman is suing over claims her minor daughter died from injuries sustained when she was enticed to stay the night in an adult male's residence, where she was exposed to illegal drugs.
Following denial in federal court, drug company asks state court to halt city's release of document sought in reporter's FOIA request
One of the drug companies being sued by the City of Chicago over allegations of deceptive marketing followed a federal judge’s advice this week and went to state court to try to stop the city from releasing documents to a USA Today reporter who filed Freedom of Information Act requests.
