News from September 2014
Judge lets Cheap Trick lawsuit play out; rejects trio's request to dismiss drummer's claims
His bandmates may no longer want him, but the drummer for Cheap Trick will not yet need to surrender his claim the band has wrongfully denied him his cut of touring and merchandise money.
Parents blame ice skating coach for daughter's skate-to-head injury
A Cook County couple is suing an ice skating coach, claiming one of his students struck their daughter in the head with a skate when she landed a jump he told her to perform.
Customer's slip on water or cleaning substance lands Jewel-Osco in court
A man is suing over claims he was injured when he slipped on the wet floor of a grocery store in Evanston.
Chicago Horse & Carriage faces class action suit over minimum wage, overtime claim
A horse-drawn carriage chauffeur is suing her employer in a class action lawsuit over claims employees were not paid minimum wage or overtime.
Bicyclist sues landscaping company over fall; claims it left hose on path
A woman is suing over claims she was injured when she fell off her bike after striking a hose allegedly left across a bicycle trail.
Bridgeview rehab center, doctor hit with suit over resident's death
ManchikA woman is suing a Bridgeview rehab center and doctor, claiming their negligent care contributed to the death of her sister.Velma Gholston, individually and as special administrator of the Estate of Lucille Morning, filed a lawsuit Sept. 10 in Cook County Circuit Court against Midway Neurological and Rehabilitation Center and Dr. Satwant S. Kingra.According to the complaint, Morning was a resident
Alleged slip and fall lands hotel owner in court
A woman is suing the owner of a Chicago banquet hall, where she claims she fell after slipping on water on the bathroom floor.
Popcorn company lodges lawsuit over the use of "skinny" in marketing
An up-and-coming popcorn company is laying claim to the use of the word “skinny” in marketing materials and isn’t afraid to use legal action to enforce it.
New Yorker accuses Wrigleyville bar employees of beating him up
A New York man is suing a Chicago bar where he claims he fractured his wrist and got a concussion.
Lawyers hit with malpractice claim over alleged failure to appear, refile client's suit
A Will County woman is suing two lawyers, claiming one of them got her lawsuit thrown out by failing to appear in court.
Judge tosses lawsuit accusing former U.S. House Speaker of improperly using taxpayer-funded office
Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives J. Dennis Hastert will not need to fight a lawsuit accusing him and his staff of improperly using a taxpayer-funded office, vehicles, phones and other equipment to run and manage his private dealings since he left office.
Company blames Cuvee nightclub for fire; claims it let patrons smoke inside
A school lunch provider is suing the owner of a Near North Side nightclub, claiming it caused a fire that damaged the building they shared by allowing patrons to smoke inside.