News from June 2015
Family cites driver in pedestrian’s death
Two Lombard residents have sued a driver, alleging negligence and wrongful death.
Patron sues library in accident
A Cook County resident filed suit against associated municipal entities and an insurance carrier for alleged negligence in a 2014 incident. Rosalinda Espedido brought a lawsuit May 11 in Cook County Circuit Court against Schaumburg Township District Library; Schaumburg Township; Village of Schaumburg; and Libraries of Illinois Risk Agency, citing premises liability in a May 2014 accident. The complaint cites that Espedido was lawfully on the premises of the Schaumburg public library located at
Patient alleges post-colonoscopy problems
A female patient has sued a doctor and his practice, alleging malpractice after a colonoscopy.
Man sues over injuries in bus crash
CHICAGO -- A passenger on a city bus is suing over injuries he allegedly suffered when the bus crashed with another vehicle. George Mingo filed a complaint on May 12 in Cook County Circuit Court against the Chicago Transit Authority, Terri Robinson, Swanel Beverage Inc. and David Bolinger. At 12:35 p.m.
Estate sues over allegedly neglectful nursing home care
CHICAGO -- A woman's estate is suing over injuries allegedly sustained at a nursing home before her death. Velma Hailey, as administrator of the estate of Annie Smith, filed a complaint on May 8 in Cook County Circuit Court against Applewood Rehabilitation Center LLC.
Estate sues over woman's allegedly wrongful death after delivery
The estate of a woman who died shortly after labor is suing the hospital that performed the delivery.
Man sues over injury aboard city bus
CHICAGO -- A man injured on a city bus is suing the transit authority and the driver. Sydlow Johnson filed a complaint on May 29 in Cook County Circuit Court against the Chicago Transit Authority and Derrick Williams. At 10:17 p.m.
Lorillard Tobacco Co. cleared to continue suit vs. security firm over warehouse heist of cigarettes worth millions
A lawsuit alleging a security firm actually paved the way for a burglary will proceed following a judge’s refusal to dismiss the complaint.Greensboro, N.C.-based Lorillard Tobacco is suing Tyco Integrated Security, which is headquartered in the U.S. in Boca Raton, Fla., in federal court in Chicago, accusing the security company of failing to adequately protect a cigarette warehouse in East Peoria.
Motorist cites crash injuries
A female motorist injured in a vehicle crash has sued the driver who allegedly caused the accident.
Judge: 'Mean-spirited' Facebook parody created amid Orland Park Library spat not computer fraud, defamation
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Woman alleges injuries suffered in bike crash
A female cyclist, allegedly injured when a truck struck her bike, has sued the truck's driver and owner.
Man alleges search warrant damages
A Chicago man has sued the city and several police officers, alleging damages incurred after a search warrant was served at his home.
Table saw accident results in suit
A New York man has sued Sears and the makers of a table saw that allegedly is made in an unsafe way.
Estate alleges wrongful death
The estate of a man who died after months of heart treatment has sued the doctor and supervising institutions, alleging wrongful death.
Patient alleges post-op complications
A surgical patient has sued over alleged complications from circulation-related medical procedures.
Patient alleges surgery complications
A patient who allegedly suffered nerve damage after a fistula surgery has sued the hospital where the surgery was performed.
Woman alleges bus injuries
A female passenger has sued the Chicago Transit Authority, alleging she was injured while riding a city bus.
Visitor alleges hand injured by faulty door
A man allegedly injured by a door slamming shut on his hand has sued the homeowner.
Woman sues over airport injuries
CHICAGO -- A woman is suing the city and a maintenance firm after allegedly being injured by a falling pipe at the airport. Jadwiga Glaz filed a complaint on May 22 in Cook County Circuit Court against the city of Chicago and Skyline Management Group.