News from 2014
Woman blames DesPlaines library, city for sidewalk fall
Several public entities in a Cook County suburb should be held liable for injuries allegedly caused by a chipped sidewalk outside of a library.
Cyclist slaps taxi companies with claim over alleged collision
A man who claims he was injured while riding his bicycle is suing to recover medical costs.Zachary Auble filed suit July 18 in Cook County Circuit Court against Chicago Carriage Cab Corp., Chicago Elite Cab Corp. and Royal 3 CCC Chicago Taxi Association Inc.According to the complaint, Auble was riding his bicycle on West Chicago Avenue on June 19, 2013, when he was struck by a maroon SUV taxi and was
Water damage to Gery Chico's condo spurs State Farm to sue plumbing company for $67K-plus
An insurance company is suing over claims an improperly installed sink caused more than $67,000 in water damage to a South Michigan Avenue condo owned by a Chicago lawyer who heads up a state board.
Pedestrian hits driver with suit over collision in Swamp-O-Rama parking lot
A man is suing a driver he claims he hit while walking toward the Swamp-O-Rama flea market on Ashland Avenue.
Doctor sues colleague over allegedly defamatory letter
A Cook County doctor is suing a former co-worker who he claims damaged his reputation.
R. Kelly files breach of contract suit in Chicago against promoters over "One Love Order at the Border" festival
Performer R. Kelly is suing the promoters of a music festival that took place last month in Canada, claiming they used his name to promote the event before he even signed an agreement and then continued to do so after they told him they didn’t plan to honor the $200,000 deal.
City faces wrongful conviction suit stemming from alleged police torture under Burge
A man who spent more than 30 years behind bars for a crime he claims he didn't commit is back in court, but this time as the plaintiff.
Landlord: Fire started after tenant falling asleep while smoking
A Cook County landlord is suing over claims a fire was started on her property when a tenant fell asleep while smoking.
Split appeals panel: Chicago Bears owe county $4M in delinquent amusement taxes
The Chicago Bears owe slightly more than $4 million to the county in amusement taxes that the team didn’t properly pay on club-level seats and luxury suites, a split appeals panel held Wednesday.
