News from 2014
City of Chicago faces suit from man allegedly injured after wheelchair hit pothole
A man is suing the city, claiming he was injured when his wheelchair hit a pothole and flipped over.
Go Insurance accuses Amigo Insurance of stealing clients during sale negotiations
A Cook County insurance provider and its principal are suing over claims another company stole their clients.Go Insurance Inc. and Iazir Ortiz filed suit Oct. 14 in Cook County Circuit Court against Amigo Insurance Inc. and Carlos Santiago.According to the complaint, on March 11, the plaintiffs and defendants entered into discussions for the sale of the plaintiffs' book of business, and the defendants
Wal-Mart Stores faces suit over shopper's claim he was wrongfully accused of theft, detained
A man is suing Wal-Mart Stores, claiming he was wrongfully accused of stealing and unlawfully detained for two hours.
Company accuses Chicago law firm of stealing late president's rare coins, other property
A Cook County company is suing an area law firm over allegations a theft occurred after the death of the company's president.
AG update: Judge extends grace period voting in Lake County until 9
A judge has extended grace period voting in Lake County until 9 p.m., according to Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office.
Judge refuses to certify class in complaint over "Skinnygirl Margarita"
A federal judge late last month refused to certify a class for those aggrieved by agave.
Business owner slaps landlords with suit over alleged assault and battery
A man is suing over claims his landlords conspired to have him evicted in order to seize his business and then allegedly beat him.
Rexam Beverage Can Co. faces premises liability claim over man's fall in work area
A man is suing a global packaging company headquartered in Cook County, claiming he was injured in a defective work area.