News from June 2015
Woman sues over graduation fall
A woman injured at her son's graduation ceremony in 2014 is suing the school district. Selena Maynie filed a complaint on May 29 in Cook County Circuit Court against Crete-Monee School District 201-U Board of Education.
Man sues Stroger Hospital over death of his wife, mother of four children, following pacemaker surgery
A Cook County man has sued Cook County's public hospital, alleging medical staff there did not do enough to save the life of his wife and mother of four children after surgery to implant a pacemaker.
Woman sues for trip-and-fall injuries in Englewood salon
A woman has sued an Englewood salon for negligence after her dress caught in a salon chair, causing her to become injured when she fell.
Customer cites injuries in food market fall
A Granite City woman has sued a food market for injuries she allegedly suffered in a fall on a wet mat.
Widower cites hospital, alleging wrongful death
A Cook County man has sued a municipality in its oversight of a Chicago hospital, alleging medical negligence.
Pedestrian blames trucking firm, driver for injuries
A Cook County man has sued a trucking firm and its employee, alleging vehicular negligence.
Pedestrian cites driver, company in parking lot incident
A Cook County woman has sued a Chicago service company and its employee, alleging vehicular negligence.
Bar patron alleges injuries in security scuffle
A Chicago man has sued a bar, alleging premises negligence.
Restaurant patron alleges slippery restroom floor caused injuries
A Cook County woman has sued an Arlington Heights restaurant, alleging negligence.
1985 Bears score in bid to run back lawsuit over Super Bowl Shuffle to Cook County court
Six members of the storied 1985 Chicago Bears have won the chance to restart some trouble for the company now holding the rights to the Super Bowl Shuffle, as a federal judge signed off on the players’ request to carry back to Cook County court their lawsuit over the marketing and use of the iconic music video.
Patron alleges injuries from slippery floor
A Chicago woman has sued a scrap metal business, alleging premises negligence.
Hair care patron cites salon in negligence case
A Cook County patron of a salon has sued the business and its owners, alleging negligence.
Widowed mother asks estate administration to seek wrongful death suit
A Cook County woman has filed a petition seeking to be named estate administrator in order to file suit for alleged negligence in a March accident.
Couple sues over flaming utility pole
A couple whose property was damages when a utility pole burst into flames in 2012 is suing the pole's owner. Tim and Linda McCarthy filed a complaint on May 28 in Cook County Circuit Court against Commonwealth Edison Co. On May 28, 2012, a utility pole owned by the defendant and adjacent to the plaintiffs' property burst into flames, causing damage to the plaintiffs' property.
Couple sues over workplace accident
A couple is suing over injuries the husband suffered in a workplace accident concerning falling debris. Curt and Nicole Mottl filed a complaint on May 28 in Cook County Circuit Court against Power Construction Co. LLC, 1515 N.
Woman sues over son's bike accident
A woman is suing on behalf of her son, who allegedly was injured by a motorist when he was riding his bike in 2014. Maria Perez, as mother of the minor Jacob Cuautle, filed a complaint on May 29 in Cook County Circuit Court against Gladys Hernandez.
Woman sues over post-op injuries
A woman is suing a doctor and his practice over complications she allegedly suffered after a thymectomy. Jacqueline Sept filed a complaint on May 29 in Cook County Circuit Court against Dr. Paul J.
Judge: Bail payment processing service not illegal, but some counts in class action over unrefunded fees can proceed
A Chicago federal judge has dismissed two of five counts contained in a class action complaint alleging a bail and bond payment processing company broke Illinois law by not refunding an 8 percent fee to a Watseka man, who had posted bail for traffic charges that were eventually dropped.