News from July 2015
Estate sues nursing home over woman's broken leg before death
A woman's estate is suing over a fall and subsequent broken leg she suffered just before death.
Store sued over allegedly icy sidewalk created by gutter-less roof
CHICAGO -- A woman injured after slipping on an icy sidewalk outside a suburban store is suing the store's owners.
Man's family alleges fatal treatment for chest pain
CHICAGO -- A man's estate is suing a doctor and his practice for allegedly failing to care for him properly before he died of coronary heart disease.
Herbalife asks court to force Twitter to reveal identity of troll behind 'defamatory' tweets
Herbalife, a national purveyor of nutritional supplements and other products for weight management, energy and fitness, has asked a judge for permission to nail down the identity of a Twitter troll they allege has posted a series of “defamatory, disparaging and deceptive” social media posts about the company and its management.
Insurance firm intervenes following driver’s alleged crash into building
An County insurance firm is suing a Chicago motorist on behalf of its client, alleging liability in a motor vehicle accident.
Bus passenger alleges injuries from accident with car
A passenger injured after a car ran into the bus in which she was riding is suing the bus driver, the car driver and the owner of the bus and car.
Family blames husband for multi-car crash that killed his wife
Relatives of a woman killed in a multi-vehicle crash are suing the woman's husband, alleging he was responsible for the July 2014 crash that took the life of his wife.
Patient faces unsatisfied debt for medical services
Two medical services businesses are suing a patient who allegedly owes bills for thousands of dollars in medical care he received several years ago
Pit bull allegedly attacks neighbor
A Cicero woman allegedy attacked by a pit bull is suing the dog's owners.
Mail carrer alleges injuries from unsafe steps
A mail carrier allegedly injured while climbing shaky steps is suing the home owner whom the carrier says let those steps become unsafe.
Woman blames apartment condo owners for slipping on ice
A woman who allegedly slipped on ice outside a Wheeling apartment complex is suing the owners of the complex.
Airline passenger alleges injuries from closing overhead compartment
An airline passenger is suing United Airlines, alleging she was injured while helping to close an overhead bin to prevent luggage from falling during an overseas flight.
Transport company alleges unpaid bill
A Michigan industrial transportation firm is suing a New Jersey company, alleging it did not pay for it to deliver via rail and truck several large-scale industrial units.
Video company allegedly botches bar mitzvah job
A father is suing a video production company, alleging it surprised the family with a huge boost in fees to record his son's bar mitzvah and then delivered a video laced with racy song lyrics.
Customer alleges battery from grocery salesman
A customer is suing a Gurnee grocery store and one of its former employees for the alleged beating he was given there.
Restaurant sued for employing man using stolen Social Security Number
A Skokie man is suing a Lombard restaurant and one of its former employees who had allegedly used the man's Social Security number to get a job.
Worker alleges years of asbestos exposure
A longtime worker is suing more than 20 businesses, alleging asbestos exposure from birth until retirement.
Commuter alleges injuries boarding rail car
A commuter is suing METRA, alleging injuries suffered while entering a train.
Family alleges negligence in woman's debilitating hip injury
A woman's family is suing those in charge of her care when she suffered three falls, including the final one that they said led her to break her hip and never recover.
Icy parking lot fall leads to court action
A man is suing an area grocery chain, alleging injuries when he allegedly tripped in an icy parking lot.