News from June 2015
Delivery woman cites slippery walkway
A Cook County woman has sued a feed manufacturing facility, alleging premises negligence.
Estate administrator blames nursing home, van business for wrongful death four months after transport
A Cook County resident filed suit against a nursing home and medical transport group for alleged negligence in a 2013 incident. Annie Sampson, as independent administrator of the estate of Andrew Sampson, deceased, brought a lawsuit June 2 in Cook County Circuit Court against Renaissance at 87the Street; Joiner and Joiner Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Jet Transportation; and Joiner Enterprises Inc., alleging wrongful death in May 2013. The complaint cites that Andrew Sampson was a resident at Renaiss
Pedestrian alleges injuries caused by walkway
A pedestrian allegedly injured walking to a CTA train stop has sued Chicago and the city transit authority for not fixing an crooked sidewalk.
Patient alleges surgical mishap
A female patient has sued two doctors and a hosptial, alleging additional pain and expense caused by an endoscopic surgery having to be transferred to an open one.
Appeals panel: Threat of ID theft not enough to sustain class action vs. Advocate over stolen computers
A state appeals panel has determined Advocate Health, one of Illinois’ largest health care services providers, cannot be sued by a group of patients who believe their chances of falling prey to identity thieves increased significantly after computers containing their personal information was stolen from Advocate’s offices.
Chicago woman faults transit authority in unspecified accident
A Cook County woman filed suit against a municipal authority for alleged wrongful death in a 2014 incident. Lois Trask of Chicago brought a complaint May 26 in Cook County Circuit Court against Chicago Transit Authority alleging negligence in a May 2014 accident. According to the filing, the plaintiff was a passenger on a CTA transit bus in Chicago on May 26, 2014.
Woman sues over crane-related injuries
A woman hurt in her car when a city crane removing a tree also allegedly moved her car is suing the city for her injuries.
Class action targets SanDisk for alleged securities fraud
A pension plan filed a class action lawsuit against a leading flash product maker for allegedly false statements and fraud. The city of Sterling Heights General Employees' Retirement System filed a class-action complaint on May 27 in U.S.
Aon sues former Bolivian subsidiary CEO, alleges double-dealings cost millions, closed Bolivia to Aon
Aon Corporation has sued the former CEO of its subsidiary in Bolivia for fraud and misconduct it alleges cost the company more than $20 million and the ability to do business at all in the South American country.
Fiat Chrysler: Federal court best place for case alleging Jeep Liberty defects in 2012 Bishop Ford Dolton fatal crash
Attorneys for automaker Fiat Chrysler are hoping to move a lawsuit, alleging a defective Jeep Liberty contributed to a 2012 fatal crash on the Bishop Ford Freeway, from Cook County Circuit Court to federal court, because the plaintiffs have settled with all defendants from Illinois, and there are no longer any parties in the case from Cook County.
Burnham Center sued by messenger for injuries from hydraulic door accident
Burnham CenterA Chicago messenger has sued the owners of the Burnham Center, alleging negligence after a hydraulic door fell on him and injured him in April.Justin Duprey filed a lawsuit June 3 in Cook County Circuit Court against Burnham Center, at 111 West Washington St., in Chicago regarding an April accident.According to the complaint, on April 10, Duprey, employed as a messenger for Royal Expediting
Man struck by truck at Melrose Park Police station sues driver, truck company
A Cook County man has sued a trucking firm and its employee, alleging vehicular negligence.
Arlington Heights restaurant sued for slip-and-fall on wet restroom floor
A Cook County woman has sued an Arlington Heights restaurant, alleging negligence in a July 2013 slip-and-fall incident..
Families allege Indiana motorist struck, killed woman in Calumet Heights, injured another pedestrian
Two Lombard residents have sued a driver who allegedly struck two pedestrians, killing one, in Chicago's Calumet Heights neighborhood in May.
Union Square Condos insurer seeks to void obligation to defend owners' association vs. Geraci
Geraci Union Square CondosA condominium owners’ association being sued by prominent Chicago personal bankruptcy lawyer Peter Francis Geraci may find no aid from its insurer in mounting a defense, as the insurance company has asked the court to declare it has no obligation to defend the association against Geraci’s allegations the association’s reluctance to repair a wall on the condo building’s roof
Delivery worker cites state business for injuries in hydraulic door failure
A Cook County man has sued a state corporation, alleging negligence in an April accident.
Homebuilding company sued for forging signatures on permit applications
A homebuilding company is being sued over allegations that it forged the signature of a licensed engineer to get permit approvals for projects.
Construction worker alleges work-related injuries
A construction worker has sued a Chicago business, alleging negligence.
Hospital patient sues to obtain records
A Cook County resident filed suit against a medical facility for alleged negligence in a 2015 incident. Edgar Brown brought a lawsuit May 11 in Cook County Circuit Court against Loretto Hospital citing a January 2015 treatment matter. The complaint states that Brown was a patient at the defendant’s facility located at 645 South Central in Chicago on Jan. 16, 2015.