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News published on Cook County Record in June 2015

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News from June 2015


Son cites doctor with professional negligence in father’s death

By Carol Ostrow |
A Cook County man has sued a doctor, his practice and a nursing care facility, alleging negligence.

Building manager cited after staff leaves firm

By Carol Ostrow |
A Cook County lawyer has sued his property manager, alleging negligence.

Airport pedestrian alleges injuries in slippery fall

By Carol Ostrow |
A Cook County resident filed suit against two municipal corporations and one private corporations in an alleged 2014 incident of negligence. Shirley West brought a lawsuit May 22 in Cook County Circuit Court against Chicago Department of Aviation, the City of Chicago, and United Service Companies Inc. claiming liability in a May 2014 injury. The suit states that the defendant owned, managed, and maintained the property known as O’Hare International Airport in Chicago.

Son alleges wrongful death in father's passing

By Dan Harkins |
The son of a man who died in 2013 has sued the estate of the man's wife, who allegedly stopped feeding him and giving him his medications shortly before his death.

Woman alleges injuries by falling computer tower

By Carol Ostrow |
A Cook County resident filed suit against a Colorado manufacturer for alleged negligence in a 2014 incident. Susan Durr brought suit May 27 in Cook County Circuit Court against It’s Never 2 Late LLC (iN2L) claiming liability in a January 2014 injury. The suit states that iN2L had manufactured and sold a computer tower called iN2L Mobile Flex Package to a business called Vi at the Glen, located in Glenview; and that when Durr was working on the premises of Vi at the Glen on Jan. 10, 2014, the c

Man cites injuires in oven explosion

By Dan Harkins |
A man injured when cleaning a stove at work has sued the owners of the business.

Industrial firm seeks to recover losses in employee’s fall

By Carol Ostrow |
A Cook County business filed suit against a paving company for alleged negligence in a 2013 incident. Meyer Steel Drum Inc. brought suit May 26 in Cook County Circuit Court against Beverly Asphalt Paving Company, claiming liability in a June 2013 injury. The suit states that Meyer had contracted with the defendant to repair and replace paving material in its parking lot located at 3201 S.

Pet food maker alleges client’s account in arrears

By Carol Ostrow |
A Cook County business filed suit against one of its wholesale customers for alleged negligence in a 2014 disagreement. Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food Co. Inc. of Wheeling brought suit May 26 in Cook County Circuit Court against D D Industries of Chicago (“DD”) claiming liability in a series of events over the course of several months in 2014. The suit states that the plaintiff supplied DD with pet foods for resale to retailers; that when DD made verbal offers to buy the products, Evanger’s accepted

Flight passenger alleges injuries by baggage cart

By Carol Ostrow |
A Cook County resident filed suit against a private air flight service company for alleged negligence in a 2014 incident. Cindy Galvin brought a lawsuit May 22 in Cook County Circuit Court against Signature Flight Support Corporation of Wheeling, claiming liability in a May 2014 injury. The defendant operates three Cook County offices, according to the filing.

Housewares customer faults retailer for ladder injury

By Carol Ostrow |
A Cook County resident filed suit against a well-known housewares retailer on grounds of alleged negligence in a 2013 incident. Robert Snyder brought suit May 26 in Cook County Circuit Court against Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., claiming premises liability in a May 2013 injury. The suit states that the plaintiff was shopping on the defendant’s premises located at 3340 Shoppers Drive in McHenry on or about May 29, 2013; and that he tripped and fell over a ladder left with its base hidden from view bu

Senior cites nursing home, arguing lack of proper care

By The Cook County Record |
A Cook County resident filed suit against a long-term care facility alleging negligence in a 2013 incident. Frances Carr brought suit May 26 in Cook County Circuit Court against Southpoint Nursing and Rehabilitation Center LLC d/b/a Southpoint Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, claiming liability in an August 2013 incident. The suit states that when Carr was admitted to the defendant’s facility in Chicago on June 1, 2013, the defendant should have been aware of her being at high risk for press