News from January 2015
Diabetic man accuses Cook Co. doctor of prescribing improper medications
A Chicago man is suing a medical doctor and the county over claims he suffered serious physical injuries due to the improper administration of medications.
Rooftop owners call Cubs' revised sign plans "retaliatory," seek reversal of landmark commission's approval
The owners of several Wrigley Field rooftops have filed court documents describing the Cubs' recently-approved revision to its renovation plan for the century-old stadium as "retaliatory."Although the revised plan the Commission on Chicago Landmarks approved last month reduces the number of proposed signs in the outfield, the rooftop owners claim the ball club moved the placement of the signs in a
Man kicked out of club for trying to mount dance pole sues over alleged assault
A nightclub on the city's Near West Side is facing a lawsuit from two Chicago residents who claim they were assaulted by security guards after getting kicked out when one of them tried to hop on a stripper pole. Antonio Luna and Daniela China sued Met Partners Inc.-- doing business as Transit, a bar and dance club at 1431 W. Lake St.-- Wednesday in the Cook County Circuit Court.According to the complaint,
Walgreen executives face another shareholder suit alleging deception in earnings forecast, merger
Another investor has sued the leadership at Walgreen Co., claiming its executives and directors, acting in the run-up to the culmination of a deal to merge with Europe’s largest retail pharmacy chain, deceived shareholders and government regulators concerning a multi-billion dollar drop in earnings expectations, ultimately eviscerating a large chunk of company capital and robbing investors of large
Snow removal company says condo assocation owes $91K for services
A Northlake company is suing a Cook County commercial property holder, accusing it of failing to pay for rendered services.
Slip on ice spurs suit against Grayslake school district
A Lake County man is suing over claims he fell on ice in a school parking lotJames Geary filed a lawsuit Dec. 22, 2014, in Cook County Circuit Court against Ground Effects Inc. and Grayslake Community High School District 127, citing negligence.According to the complaint, on Dec. 20, 2013, Geary slipped and fell on the accumulation of ice on the premises of Grayslake Community High School District
Woman's slip on pudding leads to lawsuit
A chain of grocery stores is facing a lawsuit from a customer who claims she sustained injuries after slipping on "white pudding" while shopping.Agnes Khoshaba sued Aldi Inc. Jan. 5 in the Cook County Circuit Court over the fall she asserts occurred on Jan. 7, 2013 at the Aldi on Oakton Street in Skokie.According to the complaint, Khoshaba "slipped and fell on white pudding covering the floor adjacent
Law firm seeks $42K from client for real estate work
A Chicago law firm is suing a client over claims he failed to pay the firm a percentage of real estate reductions it successfully obtained.
Suits accuse A&E, FX, Tribune Media and Shazam of patent infringement
A Belizian company has filed a spate of lawsuits against American television networks and broadcast companies, as well as at least one internet startup.
Amtrak service attendant sues after conductor allegedly knocked her over
A woman is suing a railroad passenger carrier over claims she was knocked over and injured by the assistant conductor while working.