News from June 2015
Parking lot pedestrian struck by truck sues operator, owner
A Cook County resident filed suit against an Illinois business and its employee for alleged motor vehicle negligence in 2014. William C.
Public transit passenger alleges vehicular negligence
A Cook County man is suing the Chicago Transit Authority and three individuals in an accident that allegedly caused him injuries.
Driver alleges wrongful dismissal
A Cook County man is suing his former employer, alleging unlawful retaliatory discharge in the loss of his job.
Menard's blamed for child's injury
A Cook County mother is suing Menard's after her daughter allegedly was injured in a store accident.
Woman blames gas station for slip on icy pavement
A Cook County woman who alleges serious injuires after falling on icy pavement is suing a gas station.
Couple alleges husband's cancer is work related
A couple is suing over the husband's alleged exposure to asbestos that led to his lung cancer.
Laborer alleges asbestos-related illness
A former fork lift operation is suing over exposure to asbestos that allegedly made him ill.
Chicago Angry Crab cracked with trademark suit by Arizona Angry Crab
Will the real Angry Crab please stand up?
Federal judge cans class-action status in Comcast tech pay case
A federal judge and Comcast have found themselves on the same wavelength on whether differing categories of Comcast technicians should be allowed to participate in a class action over whether Comcast shorted the technicians on their pay.
Man alleges injuries from being tossed about in CTA bus on Lake Shore Drive
A Cook County man is suing the CTA, alleging he was hurled about the interior of a public bus and injured.
Judge rejects Jewel’s attempt to end Michael Jordan’s suit over use of identity in commemorative ad
Judge says Jordan has demonstrated 'concrete injury' caused by Jewel's use of his shoes, No. 23 in ad
Pilot blames drunken passenger for cockpit scuffle
Following a 2014 episode requiring intervention from federal authorities, a pilot filed suit against an airline passenger alleging assault and battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Cook County doctor subpoenaed in Arizona case
Subpoenas are being issued for documents held by a Hanover Park doctor in an Arizona Superior Court case. Matthew F.
Customer alleges Hyundai was lemon
A customer is suing a Hyundai dealership for the return of his money spent on a Sonata that was allegedly a lemon.
Worker alleges lifting hook injury
A worker allegedly injured by a lifting hook at work and his wife are suing the hook's manufacturer.
Man alleges negligence in workplace accident
A railroad signaman is suing a major railroad carrier, alleging injuries sustained at work.
Couple alleges medical malpractice
A couple is suing four doctors and local medical groups, alleging malpractice in the husband's treatment at a La Grange hospital.
Denied auto theft claim results in lawsuit
A Chicago woman whose car allegedly was stolen is suing her insurer for denying her claim.
Woman alleges sexual harassment
A former meat cutter is suing her former employer for allegedly tolerating various acts of sexual misconduct and retaliatory termination.