News from January 2015
Arena Football League operator sues energy drink makers for $90K over sponsorship deal
The creators of an energy drink are facing a lawsuit that accuses them of failing to pay the $90,000 they promised to be a sponsor of the Arena Football League.Arena Football One LLC (AF One), the operator of the indoor football league, filed a breach of contract complaint Tuesday in the Cook County Circuit Court against Miguel and Mary Jo Camarena.The Camarenas are the co-founders of Aquarena Beverage
Suit: St. Charles condiments supplier owes $99K for plastic bottles
CiminoA St. Charles company that makes and distributes hot sauces, vinegar, giardiniera and spices is facing allegations it owes nearly $100,000 for plastic bottles.Champion Packaging & Distribution Inc. filed suit Dec. 15, 2014, against Garden Row Foods Inc., alleging breach of contract.According to the complaint, Champion created and delivered one-gallon, plastic bottles to Garden Row Foods between
Woman claims negligent design of city bike path caused 9-foot fall
A woman is suing over claims an abrupt end to a trail on the city's lakefront caused fall nine feet to the concrete ground and become partially paralyzed.
Ill. GOP hit with lawsuit over use of altered photo in campaign flier
A photograph used in a campaign mailer in a suburban legislative race is now an exhibit in a lawsuit that was lodged late last month against the Illinois Republican Party, a prosecutor and others.
Class action lawsuit accuses RTA of overcharging senior citizens
A group of senior citizens has filed a class action lawsuit that alleges they were overcharged for Metra tickets and passes in the wake of fare changes.
Panel upholds curfew law in case over arrests of Occupy protesters
The City of Chicago did not violate the constitutional rights of Occupy protesters three years ago, when police arrested hundreds who refused an order to leave Grant Park after it closed at 11 p.m., a state appeals court ruled late last month.