News from June 2015
Ohio case seeks subpoenas for Northwestern University
The plaintiffs in a court case in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, have asked the court for a subpoena to be issued to Northwestern University.
Man's fall that lead to death results in lawsuit
The estate of a man who fell in a nursing home and later died has sued the parties involved.
Estate sues over woman's pre-death treatment at nursing home
A woman's estate is suing over her care at a nursing home which allegedly led to diabetic coma and death.
Woman sues over elevator injury
A woman injured in an elevator injury at work is suing her employer and the people who made, installed or maintained the elevator. Dolores Georg filed a complaint on May 22 in Cook County Circuit Court against Southwest Industries Inc., Anderson Elevator Co., Kone Inc., Armor Kone Elevator Inc. and Armor Elevator Co. Inc. On June 3, 2013, Georg was employed by Allstate Insurance Co. The lawsuit states that Georg was riding in an elevator used, made or maintained by the defendants in the South Pl
Estate sues over alleged neglect at nursing facility
A man's estate is suing over his allegedly negligent care at a nursing home before dying.
Patient alleges mistaken medical data
A Cook County man has sued a hospital, alleging erroneous information that remains in his medical records.
Woman sues over residential kitchen injuries
A woman is suing over injuries she suffered in 2013, allegedly due to an unsafe flooring in a public kitchen area. Elfriede Arnold filed a complaint on May 26 in Cook County Circuit Court against Alden Estates of Barrington Inc., J & S Plumbing Inc., ABC Construction and Remodeling Co., ABC Construction Specialists Inc., ABC Construction and Heating Inc. and ABC Construction Professionals Inc. On May 30, 2013, the lawsuit states, Arnold slipped and fell in the kitchen at Alden Estates, at 1430
Cyclist alleges accident injuries
A cyclist injured when a car allegedly struck the rear of his electronic bike has sued the car's driver.
Woman sues over sidewalk injuries
A woman is suing the city and private property owners for conditions on a sidewalk that allegedly caused her injuries. Katrina Campbell filed a complaint on May 26 in Cook County Circuit Court against the city of Chicago, CVS Pharmacy Inc., Stony Island Chicago CVS LLC, and Highland Park CVS LLC.
Shopper blames grocery for slippery floor accident
A Cook County woman has sued a grocery retailer, alleging negligence in a 2013 accident.
Woman sues over allegedly neglectful nursing home care
A woman is suing a nursing home for allegedly neglectful care.
Spinal surgery patient cites injuries
A Cook County woman has sued a hospital, medical practice and doctor, alleging medical negligence.
Store patron slips on water, alleges injuries
A Cook County woman has sued a North Riverside retail store, alleging negligence.
Estate sues over late man's care
The estate of a woman is suing a nursing home over allegedly neglectful care before the woman's death. Cassandra Davis, as administrator of the estate of Alonzo Johnson, filed a complaint on May 27 in Cook County Circuit Court against Glenshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre Ltd. The deceased lived from June 1 to Sept. 23, 2013, at the defendant's facility, at 22660 S.
Woman sues over parking lot injuries
A woman is suing the owners and operators of a West Chicago parking lot for injuries she allegedly suffered due to an unsafe condition there.
Woman sues over son's festival injuries
The mother of a boy injured at a local festival is suing the organizers.
Pedestrian sues over injuries in crash
A pedestrian allegedly injured when struck by a vehicle in 2014 is suing the driver. Jean Townsel filed a complaint on May 27 in Cook County Circuit Court against Margaret Fisher. In July 14, 2014, at 6:05 p.m., Fisher was driving west on 111th Street near Kedzie Avenue in Chicago, when she struck Townsel, who was crossing 111th Street. The plaintiff was negligent, the lawsuit states, by failing to: yield the right of way; keep a proper lookout; maintain proper control; stop to avoid colliding w
Woman sues over fall at buffett
A woman is suing over injuries she suffered in a fall at a buffet restaurant. Eunice Delgado filed a complaint on May 29 in Cook County Circuit Court against Supremeville Restaurant Inc., doing business as Yummy Grill Buffet 88. On June 22, 2013, Delgado was at Yummy Grill Buffet, 17W705 Roosevelt Road, Oakbrook Terrace, when she slipped on spilled food in the fruit section and fell, severely injuring her right knee.
Man's estate sues over assault before his death
A man's estate is suing a nursing home that allegedly should have prevented an assault that caused his death. Deborah French, executor of the estate of Leonard Hagerty, filed a complaint on May 29 in Cook County Circuit Court against Emeritus Corp., doing business as Emeritus at Joliet Courtyard. On April 25, 2014, Hagerty was a resident of Emeritus when he sounded the call light from his room.
Estate sues over alleged neglect
A woman's estate is suing a nursing home over her condition before death. Isela Mares, as administrator of the estate of Berenice Mares, filed a complaint on May 28 in Cook County Circuit Court against the Center Home for Hispanic Elderly LLC, Premier Healthcare and Financial Services Inc., and Patricia Correa.