News from June 2015
Judge: Cities do not need to review unpaid hotel tax claims before proceeding with class action vs Expedia, online travel sites
A group of Illinois cities and villages suing Expedia and other online travel companies have won the chance to move forward with a class action over taxes the municipal governments claim the travel sites owe them, as a federal judge said the cities do not necessarily need to first review the tax claims themselves before taking the matter to court.On June 4, U.S. District Judge Matthew F. Kennelly rejected
Woman alleges injuries from airport liquor display
A Cook County woman is suing several alcoholic beverage manufacturers after she allegedly tripped and fell over an advertising display in her office at O’Hare Airport.
Patient alleges negligence in post-op infection
A female patient is suing over an infection that allegedly took place after her knee surgery.
Estate sues over school bus allegedly running over man
A man's estate is suing over the fatal injuries he sustained when allegedly run over by a school bus. Zola Davis, as administrator of the estate of Martin T.
Transfer to another nursing home results in suit
A nursing home patient is suing his former facility for allegedly transferring him to another facility for not paying his bill.
Estate cites two drivers in man's death
A man's estate is suing over an auto aaccident that cost the man his life.
Daughter charges transit authority in mother’s death
A Cook County woman is suing a municipal corporation and its employee, alleging wrongful death in a traffic accident that killed her mother.
Woman sues CTA over death of mother in June 2 Michigan Avenue bus accident
A Cook County woman is suing the CTA and a bus driver, alleging wrongful death after her mother numbered among those killed by a CTA bus June 2 on Michigan Avenue.Elaine Wilson filed suit June 8 in Cook County Circuit Court as special administrator of the estate of Aimee Marie Coath, against the Chicago Transit Authority and driver Donald Barnes, alleging negligence. According to the complaint, on
Pedestrian blames city for sidewalk accident
A Cook County woman is suing Chicago after she allegedly was knocked over by a sidewalk sign.
Estate sues over allegedly fatal neglect in nursing home
A woman's estate is suing over alleged neglect that occurred before her death. Rosa Mendoza, as administrator of the estate of Genoveva Verduzco, filed a complaint on June 1 in Cook County Circuit Court against Norridge Gardens LLC, doing business as the Norridge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Centre.
Patient alleges delayed treatment
A patient and his wife are suing doctors and medical practices after allegedly suffering colorectal damage as a result of delayed treatment.
Bar patron alleges excessive force
A patron allegedly injured when ejected from a Chicago bar is suing the establishment and its staff.
Woman seeks medical records after post-op complications
CHICAGO -- A woman who allegedly became paralyzed after surgery at a local hospital is seeking her medical records from her stay there.
Slip-and-fall injuries results in court action
A visitor injured on an allegedly wet marble floor in the lobby of a Chicago office building is suing the building's owners and maintenance firm.
Estate sues over allegedly fatal surgery
A woman's estate is suing over complications of surgery that allegedly led to her death. Paul Hasselquist Sr., as administrator of the estate of Nancy Hasselquist, filed a complaint on June 5 in Cook County Circuit Court against Dr. Phillip Cacioppo SC, doing business as Alexian Brothers Medical Center, and Crystal Lawson CSA, doing business as Alexian Brothers Medical Center.
Woman sues over pedestrian accident
A pedestrian is suing a driver for injuries suffered in a collision.
Man sues over allegedly delayed cancer diagnosis
A man is suing a doctor and his practice for an allegedly long delay in diagnosing his colorectal cancer. Harry Lerner filed a complaint on June 5 in Cook County Circuit Court against Dr. Frank Kelly and West Loop University Medicine Ltd. On Nov. 14, 2012, and again on Sept. 5, 2013, Lerner complained to Kelly about blood in his stool.
Negligence alleged in staircase injuries
A woman visiting an office building is suing over injuries she suffered on a staircase of allegedly poor construction.
Estate sues over fatal vehicle accident
A man's estate is suing the driver allegedly responsible for the accident that caused the man's death.