News from 2014
Cook County jury clears Fogarty & Fugate lawyers of accusations in property zoning case
A Cook County jury has ruled in favor of a lawyer accused of misleading a client into buying miszoned commercial properties.
Patient sues podiatrist over surgeries she claims left her without use of left foot
A woman is suing a Morton Grove podiatrist over foot injuries she claims were caused from a series of allegedly negligent surgeries.Marion Townson filed a lawsuit Oct. 22 in Cook County Circuit Court against Dr. Garo Emerzian, alleging medical negligence.According to the complaint, Townson sought treatment for a bunion and developing hammertoe from Emerzian on Oct. 9, 2012 and he recommended surger
Customer blames grocery store for trip over bread trays in freezer aisle
A woman is suing over claims she was injured when she allegedly tripped on bread trays sitting in the aisle of a store.
Alleged cat attack leads to lawsuit against Oak Park woman
A woman is suing over claims she was attacked by a cat on a sidewalk in Oak Park.
Johnson & Bell slaps former clients with suit over allegedly unpaid $100K-plus bill
A Chicago law firm is suing over claims it has been not paid for defending a DuPage County company in a lawsuit.
Mailman files lawsuit against dog's owners over alleged bite
A mail carrier is suing the owners of a dog he claims bit his hand while delivering mail in a suburban Cook County.
Cyclist blames Alliance Contractors, Work Zone Safety for fall
A man is suing over claims he was injured when his bike struck a road sign allegedly lying across the sidewalk during roadwork.
Patron of Bedford Park bar accuses security staff of battery, assault
A man is suing over claims he was injured by security staff of a bar in Bedford Park.
Eye doctor hit with suit over surgery patient's claim of vision loss
A Cook County man is suing over claims he suffered vision loss after eye surgery.