News from June 2015
Cop sues counseling program, manager for defamation, invasion of privacy
CHICAGO -- An unnamed police officer is suing a police counseling program and its leader for allegedly disclosing private information about the officer in an advertisement. Jason Doe, an unnamed plaintiff, filed a complaint on June 18 in Cook County Circuit Court against James E.
University, top officials accused of lying about campus protest
A veteran police officer is suing the University of Chicago, its president and three university police officials, alleging they falsely accused him of planning to infiltrate a campus protest with plain-clothes officers acting like protesters.
Flight attendants lawsuit: Boeing airliner design led to toxic cabin air, sickness, injuries
Accuse aircraft maker of knowing about problem for decades, but doing nothing to halt hydrocarbon exposure
Sergeant’s hit with class action over dog injuries, deaths, allegedly linked to Pur Luv treats
Plaintiffs allege treats don't digest properly and can result in bowel obstructions and other complications, including death
Appeals panel: Listing fax number in business directory expresses OK to receive faxes from others in directory
Says sending faxed ads to others who paid to list contact info in Blue Book doesn't equal violations of TCPA
No whey? Judge nixes suit vs CVS over alleged ‘deceptive’ labeling on protein mix
Says CVS didn't violate any laws by claiming powder contains 26 grams of protein, even if all grams not from whey
Customer alleges plastic in food caused choking incident
A customer of a Chicago bar and grill is suing the establishment, alleging he choked on a piece of plastic in the food.
Cyclist alleges car passenger caused bike lane accident
A cyclist is suing a passenger in a vehicle, alleging injuries after the passenger opened her door into the bike lane.
Customer alleges negligence caused fall in grocery store
A customer is suing Jewel, alleging a fall at a local grocery store caused her injuries.
Onetime laborer alleges asbestos exposure caused his illness
A former laborer is suing dozens of companies, alleging he contracted an asbestos-related disease during his industrial career.
Patient alleges faulty hip replacement
A patient is suing a doctor and his practice, alleging a botched hip replacement procedure.
Mother alleges lead-based paint affected her children
A Chicago woman is suing her landlord after her three children allegedly were found to have excessively high levels of lead from lead-based paint in their blood.
Young pedestrian's death leads to court action
The estate of a boy killed in a pedestrian accident is suing the driver who allegedly caused his death.
Two men allege Catholic church allowed priest to sexually abuse them as children
Two men are suing the Chicago archdiocese, alleging they were raped as children by a priest.
Disabled woman blames broken hip on nursing home
A disabled woman is suing a nursing home, alleging a fall at the facility broke her hip.
Pregnant woman alleges unneeded heart surgery
A pregnant woman is suing doctors, practices and a medical institution, alleging unnecessary heart surgery.
Woman claims medical malpratice
A woman alleges that she was dismissed from a hospital without being told she had a mass on her lung and without the tests that were recommended.
Estate alleges man's employers caused asbestos-related death
The estate of a man who allegedly died of mesothelioma is suing the makers, distributors and users of asbestos-containing products.
Patient’s choking death leads to court action
A Cook County estate representative is suing a nursing home, alleging neglect that led to a patient’s death by choking.
Wheelchair-bound woman blames transit authority for injuries in sudden bus stop
A disabled Cook County woman is suing the Chicago Transit Authority, alleging negligence in a fall she says resulted in serious bodily injuries when she was thrown out of her wheelchair inside a public bus.