News from July 2015
Mother sues U of Chicago hospital over baby son's cerebral palsy
CHICAGO -- A baby born with cerebral palsy and his mother are suing a local medical institution for alleged malpractice while the baby was still a fetus.
Appellate panel: Horse trainer should not be saddled with such high judgment
The Illinois Second District Appellate Court has ruled a Chicago area horse trainer should not pony up as much money to a New York attorney and harness racing enthusiast as a DuPage County jury had said he should, finishing the latest leg of a lawsuit that arose from business dealings that went lame.
Defendants seek federal court hearing in injured customer case
Defendants in a recently filed case in Philadelphia County Common Please Court are asking a federal judge to remove them from the ongoing civil action.
Mother, misdiagnosed with ectopic pregnancy, sues for wrongful death of unborn twins
A woman, whose twin unborn children died after doctors administered a medication after allegedly misdiagnosed an ectopic pregnancy, has sued the doctors and Elmhurst Memorial Hospital for wrongful death.
Bar patron claims broken bones, bruises in brawl
A Cook County citizen filed suit against a downtown restaurant and bar, claiming injuries in an unprovoked 2014 barroom brawl . Angel Yepez brought a lawsuit against Kucharski Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Burbank Manor Banquet Hall and its unknown staff members on July 2 in Cook County Circuit Court, alleging in the July 2014 incident.
Estate alleges man's care was negligent prior to his death
A man's estate is suing a nursing home, alleging neglectful care prior to his death.
Estate alleges neglectful nursing home care before man's death
A man's estate is suing a nursing home and staff, alleging neglectful treatment before his death.
Estate sues over woman's bedsores developed before death
CHICAGO -- A woman's estate is suing over the bedsores she developed just prior to her death.
Worker alleges injuries at construction site
A glass worker is suing the businesses he alleges caused injuries he suffered on a job site.
Woman sues over hip dislocation at hospital
CHICAGO -- A woman is suing a local medical institution for a fall that allegedly led to her enduring yet another hip dislocation.
Legal secretary sues Winston & Strawn, alleges was subjected to discrimination, harassment over epilepsy, hearing loss
A lawyer, who works as a legal secretary at Winston & Strawn in Chicago, is seeking at least $6 million in damages from the firm, alleging she was subjected to discrimination and harassment as she suffered hearing loss and symptoms of epilepsy.
Patient alleges injuries from malfunctioning hospital bed
A patient is suing a Chicago hospital, alleging his bed malfunctioned and threw him to the floor.
Spinal surgery patient sues doctor for allegedly puncturing his stomach
A Cook County man filed suit against a physician and his business, claiming medical malpractice in a 2013 treatment allegedly resulting in his stomach being punctured.
There will be litigation: AMC alleges suburban environmental consultant falsified deeds for South Barrington wetlands, attempted to 'extort' $800K from theater chain
Now playing in Chicago federal court: A lawsuit by a nationwide movie theater chain against a suburban environmental consultant for allegedly falsifying deeds to extort payment from the chain for land the company already owned at its South Barrington cinematic multiplex.
Estate sues over allegedly neglectful care before man's death
CHICAGO -- A man's estate is suing over allegedly neglectful nursing home care just before the man's death.
Sidewalk stumble leads to court action
A Cook County man is suing a municipal corporation, several utility companies, and a homeowner, alleging negligence when he says he toppled into a hole in a downtown Chicago sidewalk and sustained injuries.
Estate sues over alleged malpractice during surgery
CHICAGO -- A woman's estate is suing over arterial bleeding during surgery that allegedly caused the woman's death.
Estate sues over woman's allegedly negligent care
CHICAGO -- A woman's estate is suing over allegedly negligent care at a local hospital prior to her death.
Customer alleges pharmacy dispensed acetaminophen instead of aspirin
A customer expecting aspirin but dispensed acetaminophen is suing the pharmacy allegedly responsible for the mistake.
Dropped traffic sign results in lawsuit
A man is suing several construction companies, alleging injuries when a crane dropped a traffic control sign on him.