News from August 2015
Family of CEO shot in Loop office in 2014 seeks restitution from estate of shooter
The widow of a CEO shot dead in his office by a co-worker and friend, who also died, is suing the shooter's estate.
Patient alleges botched abdominal surgery
A female patient is suing a medical institution and three doctors over an allegedly botched hernia surgery that required another surgery to repair damage from the first.
Bicyclist alleges negligence after accident with cab door
A bicyclist is suing a cab driver and the cab company, alleging she was struck by one of the cab's doors in a bike lane.
Bicyclist blames cab driver for accident
A bicyclist is suing a cab driver and car company, alleging injuries from accident in a bike lane.
Customer alleges injuries from fall down furniture store stairs
A customer is suing a defunct used furniture store and its former owner, alleging she was injured after falling down the stairs in the establishment.
Lawsuit targets school after woman falls on sidewalk
A Cook County woman is suing a high school, alleging injuries after she fell on a sidewalk outside the school.
Family alleges neglectful care before woman's death
A woman's family is suing a nursing home, alleging neglectful care prior to the woman's death.
Cyclist blames bus driver, transit authority for accident
A bicyclist is suing a city bus driver and the city transit authority after allegedly being struck by a bus.
Table saw injury sparks court action
A man is suing the owner of a table saw, alleging it caused him injury while visiting the owner's home.
U of I professor who lost job over anti-Israeli tweets cleared to sue school over contract breach
An outspoken professor embroiled in a dispute with the University of Illinois over the loss of his job after he posted controversial tweets about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will be allowed to proceed with a breach of contract action against the school. A federal judge in Chicago last week ruled on several counts of the lawsuit Steve Salaita filed against the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.
Attorney discipline panel recommends 30-month suspension for lawyer accused of sexual harassment
An Illinois attorney disciplinary review board has agreed to recommend a 30-month suspension for a Chicago area lawyer accused of sexually harassing five former female employees, a neighbor and a stranger on the street. Late last month, a Review Board of the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission upheld the recommendation of an Illinois ARDC hearing board, which had sought to suspend the law license of attorney Highland Park attorney Paul M. Weiss.
Nursing home blamed for alleged neglectful, fatal care
A man's family is suing a nursing home, alleging negligent care prior to his death.
Family alleges man's cancer diagnosis came too late
The daughter of a man who died of prostate cancer is suing his former care provider for allegedly overlooking positive cancer screenings for nearly two years.
Widow takes AndroGel makers, sellers to court
The widow of a man who used a popular testosterone-replacement drug is suing the makers, alleging her husband was killed by the drug.
Company seeks payment for lease of proprietary information
A sports data company that leased out proprietary information is suing a gaming business, alleging lack of payment.
Bicyclist alleges motorist struck her
A bicyclist is suing the driver of a vehicle who allegedly struck her while crossing a driveway in front of a hospital.
Patient alleges knee implant went wrong
A patient is suing a doctor and his practice, alleging a botched knee implant surgery.
Body part trafficking targeted in class-action lawsuit
Five individuals are filing a class action lawsuit against health centers and medical businesses, alleging a ruse to traffic in body parts.
Grocery chain blamed for dangerous exit door
A customer is suing the Jewel a grocery chain, alleging he was injured by an automatic door when leaving the store.
