News from September 2014
Nightclub owners, bouncer face suit over patron's alleged injury, false arrest
A man is suing over claims he was injured by a bouncer at a River North nightclub and falsely arrested.
Suit: Walgreen's failure to provide proper lighting led to customer's fall
A woman is suing over allegations she was injured on the walkway outside of a Walgreen's as a result of the store's lack of proper lighting.
Defamation suit seeks $1M-plus from Aurora car dealership
A Cook County man is suing over claims that false statements caused damage to his career options in area car dealerships.Aaron Asllani filed a lawsuit Sept. 8 in Cook County Circuit Court against James Douvas, Napleton Aurora Imports Inc., also known as Napleton's Valley Hyundai, and Edward Napleton Jr., alleging defamation.According to the complaint, Asllani applied for a position with Napleton's
Prenda's defamation case not likely to see rulings until 2015; judge set to rule on pending motions Jan. 19
DuffyThe now-dissolved Prenda Law firm and Chicago attorney Paul Duffy will have to wait until next year to find out if they will be held in contempt for failing to pay an $11,000-plus sanctions award in the defamation lawsuit they filed last year.They will also have to wait until early 2015 to learn the fate of their recent request to toss the second amended counterclaim the defendants –Minnesota
Father blames neighbor for dog attacking son
A Cook County man is suing over claims his son was attacked by a neighbor's dog.
Physical therapy company faces wrongful termination claim
A former employee of a physical therapy company is suing on claims of wrongful termination.
Harley-Davidson hit with class action suit over coolant leak claims
One of the country’s loudest and most patriotic brands faces a possible class action suit over allegations that its motorcycles can’t hold their coolant.Robert Okon of Bloomingdale filed suit against Harley-Davidson Inc. late last month in Chicago's federal court and asked a judge to certify a class to take on the Wisconsin-based motorcycle manufacturer and symbol of American ingenuity.Okon bought
Palatine bar, man face suit over attack that allegedly led to patron's death
The mother of a man who died nearly two weeks after getting punched has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against her son's alleged attacker and a suburban Cook County bar.
Worker's hand injury on machine leads to lawsuit against RTC Industries
A man is suing over claims he was injured while working in a manufacturing facility.
Marriott faces suit over guest's trip over curb
A woman is suing the owner of hotel in downtown Chicago, where she claims tripped on a curb because an employee distracted her.
Justices disbar nine attorneys, discipline more than 20 others
Illinois Supreme CourtThe Illinois Supreme Court on Friday disbarred nine lawyers, including two former Chicago area attorneys who were convicted and sentenced to 15-years in prison for their involvement in separate criminal schemes.In addition to the disbarments, the justices handed down orders during their September term suspending 15 attorneys, reprimanding five and censuring two others, including
Widower claims primary, secondary asbestos exposure led to wife's death
PorrettaA former mechanic is suing over claims his wife died after being exposed to asbestos products during her time as an assembly worker and her exposure to his clothes.Richard A. Oakley, as independent executor of the Estate of Carolyn J. Oakley, filed a lawsuit Sept. 9 in Cook County Circuit Court against ITT Industries Inc., General Electric Co., Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. and dozens of
