News from July 2015
Allergic reaction triggers court action against restaurant
A Cook County couple is suing Rainforest Cafe, alleging their son had a severe allergic reaction after dining at one of their restaurants.
Daughter charges nursing home with mother’s wrongful death
A Cook County resident as estate administrator for her mother, who died in the care of a nursing home. has filed suit against the skilled nursing care facility, claiming violation of the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act in the 2013 death.
Widow files wrongful death suit against nursing home
A Cook County resident filed a lawsuit against a nursing home claiming wrongful death in her husband’s 2014 passing. Margaret M.
Diner sues restaurant, suppliers over food poisoning from oysters
A Cook County resident filed suit against a restaurant claiming that he was the victim of severe food poisoning when he ate tainted oysters at the defendant’s business in 2013.
Federal judge doesn’t go for corporate shuffling in parking attendant labor suit
A Chicago parking lot attendant company tried to pull away from a class-action labor lawsuit brought by former employees, but a federal judge has applied the brakes.
Geraci alleges rival, former associate Chern aided taking of proprietary software
After pointing a finger in the direction of his former associate in previous lawsuits over the alleged theft of his firm’s proprietary computer system, prominent Chicago area bankruptcy attorney Peter Francis Geraci has leveled a formal complaint against rival bankruptcy attorney Kevin Chern, demanding more than $1 million from Chern for his alleged role in the alleged conspiracy to use Geraci’s software to help build a rival business.
Former NIU cop's lawsuit dismissed vs university amid renewed criminal action over sex assault allegations
A federal judge in Rockford has dismissed the lawsuit of a former Northern Illinois University police officer whose termination continues to embroil the DeKalb school in legal battles. Andrew Rifkin lost his job as an NIU police officer after being charged with felony criminal sexual assault in connection with an October 2011 incident involving an NIU freshman.
Mother of Dillan Harris brings wrongful death action, alleges police should have cut short chase ending in son's death
The mother of Dillan Harris - a 13-month-old child killed in his stroller when a vehicle driven by a man fleeing from police jumped the curb, struck the stroller with the child inside it and then dragged the stroller and child into a nearby alley – has sued the driver of the vehicle, the city of Chicago and as many as 20 police officers, alleging the high-speed police chase through the neighborhood streets that claimed the life of her son should never have happened.
Woman blames nursing home for slip in icy parking lot
A Cook County woman is suing a nursing home, alleging hazardous parking lot conditions led to her serious injuries.
Mother alleges nursing home negligence led to son's death
A Cook County mother is suing a skilled nursing care facility, alleging violation of the Nursing Home Care Act in her son's death that she says followed a physical altercation.
City, limo service argue tax bill assessment
A local limousine service is suing a Chicago city department over a tax assessment matter.
Patient alleges burns from IV treatment
A patient allegedly seriously burned and scarred during an IV treatment for his heart condition is suing three doctors and the hospital that oversaw his care.
Fired doctor claims retaliation over his alleged reluctance to make false government claims
An anesthesiologist who was fired from a local practice is suing over claims that he was fired without cause in alleged retaliation for not participating in making false claims.
Woman's estate sues over her care just before death
The estate of a woman whose condition quickly deteriorated before her death is suing the medical institutions that oversaw her care in her final months.
Family of Chicago cop killed in Dan Ryan motorcycle crash sues city, county over missing express lane posts
The family of a Chicago police officer, killed while off duty last year in an Interstate 94 crash, lodged a wrongful death suit July 16, blaming the city of Chicago and Cook County for contributing to the officer’s death by allegedly failing to replace almost one dozen missing traffic control posts at the scene. Winifred Rodriguez filed an eight-count wrongful death suit in Cook County Circuit Court, accusing the city and county of negligence and willful and wanton misconduct in connection with
Man, woman sue police after alleged assault, wrongful arrest
CHICAGO -- A man and woman who claim to have been assaulted and wrongly arrested, then subjected to lies about their actions, are suing the city and several police officers for committing the ruse or covering it up.
Father sues over daughter being injured under video game store shelving unit
CHICAGO -- A father whose daughter was injured when a shelving unit at a local consignment video game franchise is suing the corporate owners.
Pedestrian hit by vehicle, sues owner, driver
CHICAGO -- A pedestrian who was hit by a passing motorist is suing the driver for failing to yield her the right of way and the owner of the vehicle for failing to entrust his vehicle to someone who drives more safely. Anna Burge filed a complaint on July 9 in Cook County Circuit Court against Christina Lukach and Aaron Miller.
Woman sues over damaging spinal procedure allegedly performed on wrong disc
A woman is suing a doctor, medical practice and a hospital after learning a spinal surgery had been performed two years ago on the wrong disc.
Disabled men complain about inaccessible apartment areas, sue when allegedly nothing happens but retaliation
CHICAGO -- Two disabled men are suing their apartment complex and its management team for allegedly making their lives miserable after the men complained about inaccessible areas of the complex.