News from April 2015
Woman sues over injury following floor-mat slip
A Cook County woman is suing a restaurant and its owner for injuries she suffered in a fall on a doormat.
Jurisdiction must be settled before showdown between Rauner and unions can begin; Unfunded pension liability at $111 billion, governor says
RaunerSPRINGFIELD – Before the great contest between Gov. Bruce Rauner and state employee unions can begin, judges must settle a great contest over jurisdiction.A suit Rauner filed against the unions remains active in federal court at Chicago, and a suit the unions filed against Rauner remains active in St. Clair County circuit court.Both suits pertain to an executive order that would prohibit unions
Man sues Lan's Old Town over head-butting employee
A Chicago man is suing a local establishment for an injury suffered after receiving a "friendly" head-butt from an employee, who had reportedly been drinking alcohol with customers.Joshua Kaye filed suit against Old Town Lans Inc. on March 9 in Cook County Circuit Court.On Aug. 17, 2013, Kaye, of Chicago, was a customer of Lan's Old Town, at 1507 N. Sedgwick St. Kaye claims that Jimmy Y. Ma, the employee,
Woman sues over fall on broken curbing
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ITLA: Rauner showing signs of being a bully
To the Editor:Illinois had another governor not so long ago who showed pure contempt for the institutions of government and who vilified others to try and get his way. Is history repeating itself with a new governor skirting the rule of law and condemning our democratic system of checks and balances by castigating anybody not toeing his line?Gov. Bruce Rauner has attacked public employees, the organizations
Patient sues doctor and medical practice alleging medical malpractice
A patient is suing her doctor and his medical practice for complications association with hip surgeries.According to a lawsuit filed March 16 in Cook County Circuit Court, Kathleen Scanlon is suing Dr. Keith Komnick and Northwest Healthcare Associates.According to the lawsuit, Komnick performed left hip surgery on Scanlon in September 2011, during which he placed a pin, plate and rod. On March 20,
Woman sues over broken mandible during extraction procedure
A Cook County woman is suing two dentists and their practice claiming medical malpractice.
Food court tenants sue over lost profits, added expenses for lease non-renewal
BachochinThe former tenants of a Cook County food court are suing for the money they lost when their new landlord refused to renew their leases.According to a lawsuit filed March 3 in Cook County Circuit Court, Windy City's Finest Inc.; R.O.C. Hospitality Group Inc., doing business as Pueblo; The Works North Loop Inc.; Byeung Hean Lee, doing business as Green Apple Grill and More; and Shahaamir In
Woman sues Speedway, manager over fall
KelliherA Cook County woman is suing a Shorewood Speedway and its manager for injuries she sustained in a fall in front of the store.According to a lawsuit filed March 11 in Cook County Circuit Court, Silvia Wallk is suing Speedway and an unknown manager for injuries she sustained in a fall on the front ramp near the ice machines.The plaintiff seeks damages in excess of $50,000, plus costs.The plaintiff
Men's clothing store owners sue over embezzlement of revenue
BryThe owners of a Chicago men's clothing store are suing their former manager, their former accountant and their bank, J.P. Morgan Chase, for the embezzlement of hundreds of thousands of dollars over the course of four years.According to a lawsuit filed March 12 in Cook County Circuit Court, Arthur and Lisa Holstein, as well as their men's clothing business, Isle of Man, are suing J.P. Morgan Chase;
