News from February 2015
Lincoln Square liquor store faces suit over customer's trip on pallet
A liquor store in Lincoln Square is being sued by a customer who claims he fell over a pallet left out in an aisle.
Concession operator accuses chief operating officer of fraud in response to his suit seeking bonus
A Westchester-based operator of famous brand concessions at O’Hare International Airport, Union Station and other prominent airports and train stations across the country has accused its longtime chief operating officer of artificially inflating earnings estimates for years to boost his bonuses, among other allegations of fraud.
Minibar nighclub hit with suit over alleged assault
A man is suing a nightclub in Boystown over claims he was assaulted by an employee.
Chicago law firm accuses client of not paying $67K bill
A Chicago law firm is suing a company it claims has failed to pay its bill.
ICJL criticizes ITLA ad campaign as push against potential tort reform
MurnaneThe Illinois Civil Justice League believes an advertising campaign the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association recently launched is an attempt to push back against talk of tort reform in the state capitol.In a news release issued Thursday, the ICJL said the campaign– which includes a paid ad on Capitol Fax blog, as well as social media and other outreach efforts– aims to “protect open access to Illinois
Woman sues doctors over death of unborn child
A woman is suing a three area doctors, claiming their failure to recognize the signs of fetal distress resulted in the death of her unborn child.
Inmate files class action lawsuit accusing state agencies of failing to change parole review rules
A man 36 years into a 100-year-plus sentence for murder and armed robbery filed a class action lawsuit late last month against two state agencies he claims have ignored a 2010 state law requiring them to change the way the state evaluates inmate parole cases.
Woman accuses medical providers of failing to timely diagnose, treat aneurysm
A woman has sued hospitals, medical groups and five individual practitioners, alleging medical negligence during her 2013 hospitalization.
Sunbeam, Bed Bath and Beyond face suit over humidifier
A Wilmette woman is suing a national retailer and manufacturer after buying a humidifier she asserts caught on fire.