News from July 2015
Research foundation deposed in New York asbestos trial
CHICAGO -- A local research institute is being compelled to testify about the relative dangers of cigarette smoke and asbestos-containing products for ongoing asbestos litigation before the New York Supreme Court.
Physican alleges defamation by hospital, doctor
A former resident physician is suing John Stroger Hospital and his former program director, alleging defamation.
Couple alleges wife suffers from asbestos-related mesothelioma
A couple is suing nearly a dozen businesses, alleging the wife contracted an asbestos-related disease during the course of various auto repairs.
Roller skater sues driver following hit-and-run collision
A Cook County woman filed suit against a motorist claiming negligence in a 2013 accident from which the driver allegedly fled without stopping. Katherine Caldwell brought a complaint against Rigoberto Melendez in Cook County Circuit Court July 13, alleging vehicular negligence in an August 2013 incident.
Former Argonne worker alleges lab, police falsely charged him with theft to fire him
A former employee at Argonne National Laboratory in suburban Lemont is suing over claims the lab and DuPage County Sheriff's police falsely charged him with stealing lab property, allowing lab management, with whom he had fallen out of favor, to fire him.
Appellate panel rejects request for immediate injunction to shut down IDNR fracking permit process
A state appeals panel has brushed aside an effort by a group of downstate landowners and other opponents of fracking to block from taking effect state rules to regulate the oil and gas extraction process, needed to allow the state to begin issuing fracking permits.
Mother alleges negligence after son's delivery-related death
A mother is suing a hospital, two doctors and their practices, alleging fatal decisions they made to prolong her baby's delivery by cesarean section.
Patient sues Advocate Sherman over respiratory distress at hospital
A patient is suing a hosptial, alleging oxygen being wrongly connected while hospitalized for injuries she says she suffered in a fall there.
Sleep center manager sues former partner, attorney for malpractice over business dream turned nightmare
The former manager of a chain of northern Illinois sleep clinics has sued her former business partner and attorney for legal malpractice, alleging the lawyer violated professional conduct rules when she allegedly ignored conflicts of interest in scuttling the sale of the sleep clinics and, when the clinics began to suffer financial losses, allegedly deceiving her into assuming the financial liabilities.
Cyclist brings driver to court for negligence following collision
A Cook County man filed suit against a motorist claiming damages in a 2014 Chicago bicyclist-motor vehicle accident. Mike Stapleton brought a complaint against Mirza M.
Walgreens customer sues over parking lot stumble
A Cook County man has sued Walgreens, claiming injuries in a 2013 parking lot mishap wherein the plaintiff allegedly sustained injuries in a fall at a store on Chicago's South Side.
Waterproof shoe maker targeted for false advertising
The Utah maker of a supposedly waterproof shoe is the target of a class-action lawsuit alleging that the shoe isn't waterproof.
Estate sues over fatal auto accident
A man's estate is suing a driver who allegedly caused the man's death. Leighanne Michko, as administrator of the estate of Audiel A. Ayala, filed a complaint July 7 against Leroy Cain.
Bicyclist claims injuries from city crosswalk collision
A Cook County resident filed suit against a construction business and its employee, claiming liability in a 2013 motor vehicle collision that purportedly left the plaintiff with serious injuries.
Shoe customer sues retailer, alleging head injury in store
A Cook County woman filed suit against a Missouri-based shoe retailer claiming premises liability when she was hit by a pole at its Chicago location in 2013. Beatrice Roman brought a complaint against Payless Shoesource Inc. doing business in Chicago on July 10 in Cook County Circuit Court, alleging injuries in the August 2013 incident.
Patient alleges nursing home caused broken knee, bed sores
A patient is suing his former nursing home, alleging responsibility for his broken knee and bed sores.
Walgreens targeted in slip-and-fall accident
A customer is suing Walgreens, alleging injuries she suffered after slipping on a wet floor at one of its stores.
Patient alleges botched spinal surgeries
A patient who says he encountered many post-operative troubles after surgeries to repair his curved spine is suing a hospital and three doctors.
Laborer alleges negligence after losing two fingers
A laborer is suing a sheet metal business and punch press maker after having two fingers cut off by a punch press while working as a day worker.
Man's estate alleges negligence in fatal rail explosion
The estate of a man killed when a train transporting dozens of rail cars of oil exploded in Quebec is suing dozens of rail and oil companies along the supply chain.