News from June 2015
Court asked to sort out bouncy-house start-up business dispute
CHICAGO -- A local business partnership fizzled quick in a start-up bouncy-house business, so one of the partners is asking a judge to sort out the financial and operational details. Albert Bobek filed a complaint on May 11 in Cook County Circuit Court against Super Bounce Inflatables Inc. and Alejandro Anguiano. In summer 2012, the Bobek and Anguiano started an oral joint venture to lease and build out space for a children's activity and play center called "Super Bounce."
Class action targets advertising faxes
A company and an individual are filing a class action suit against an advertising venture, alleging it is sending ad faxes in violation of federal law.
Attorney alleges Mercedes was a lemon
An attorney is asking a judge to make a local Merceds dealership return her money after allegedly experiencing defects in the purchase of a luxury sedan.
Dancer's estate alleges wrongful death
A Cook County estate administrator is suing two businesses and an individual, alleging wrongful death in the death of a professional dancer who was crushed by heavy equipment.
Daughter claims wrongful death, sues nursing home
A Cook County resident filed suit against a nursing home and its owners claiming violation of the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act in her mother’s 2013 death. Cordell Jones-Sroka, as estate administrator for Cecelia Jones, deceased, sued The Villa at South Holland LLC d/b/a The Villa at South Holland, Villa Healthcare Management Inc. d/b/a Villa Healthcare, Raphaela Stern, Menachem Berger, and Benjamin Israel in Cook County Circuit Court June 19, alleging negligence in a June 2013 incident that s
Chicago police accused of malicious wrongful arrest
A Cook County woman is suing Chicago and two police officers, alleging unlawful treatment.
Building worker sues over scaffolding injuries
A Cook County man filed a lawsuit against a general contractor and a scaffolding business, claiming injuries in a 2013 work-related accident involving collapsed scaffolding. Joseph Persico Jr. brought a complaint against Gilbane Building Company and Oosterbaan & Sons Co. on June 18 in Cook County Circuit Court, alleging premises negligence in the July 2013 incident.
Parking lot injury leads to court action
A pedestrian injured when struck by a car vehicle in a Palos Heights parking lot is suing the vehicle's driver.
Doors closing on elevator passenger prompt lawsuit
A Cook County woman filed suit against a property management firm and an elevator inspection business claiming injuries in a 2013 elevator accident. Sheila Ann Jackson brought a complaint against Imperial Realty Company and Thompson Elevator Inspection Service Inc. of Chicago on June 17 in Cook County Circuit Court, alleging professional negligence in the June 2013 incident.
Shuttle van passenger takes driver, hotel to court following collision
A Cook County woman filed suit against a hotel business and its employees, claiming negligent endangerment in a 2013 motor vehicle collision allegedly resulting in personal injuries. Yvonne Valbrun filed a lawsuit against Hotel Hospitality Inc. (HHI) of Schaumburg, Howard Johnson d/b/a Regency Inn of Addison, Jerry Thompson and Alejandro Guerrerro on June 18 in Cook County Circuit Court regarding the June 2013 accident. According to the filing, Valbrun was a passenger in an HHI-operated shuttl
Man's estate blames former employers for asbestos-related disease
The estate of a man who died of mesothelioma is suing dozens of companies that allegedly used or brought asbestos-containing materials to market.
Woman dismisses lawsuit vs eye doctor over alleged misconduct
A Chicago woman has dismissed her lawsuit against an ophthalmologist she had accused of misconduct.
Minor and mother sue utility following injuries in sidewalk tumble
A suit was filed for a Cook County minor via his parent against a Chicago utility company, claiming negligence in a 2014 wheelchair accident on a broken sidewalk resulting in broken bones and other injuries. Brendan McMahon, by his mother and next friend Ann McMahon, filed a lawsuit against Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company d/b/a People’s Gas of Chicago in Cook County Circuit Court June 18 over personal injuries sustained in the October 2014 incident. The suit states that the plaintiff suffer
Walgreens customer alleges injuries from fall
A Cook County woman is suing Walgreens, alleging premises liability in a fall inside its store in Chicago Heights.
Son blames nursing home in dad’s death
A Cook County man is suing his late father’s nursing care facility, alleging substandard care led to his death.
Patient blames hospital for fall
A Cook County patient is suing a hospital, a doctor and several healthcare businesses, alleging professional negligence in a hospital fall allegedly resulting from alleged lack of staff response to his call for help.
Estate seeks to resolve distribution of decedent’s settlement proceeds
A Cook County woman’s estate administrator is suing two individuals named in a trust in order to resolve a settlement issue related to wrongful death allegations in a nursing home accident.
Insurers litigate for recovery of damages in restaurant incident
Two insurance companies and a building owner/manager are suing filed suit a restaurant business, alleging breach of contract in the aftermath of a 2010 accident.
Patient alleges negligent surgery
A patient and his wife are suing three doctors and a local medical center, alleging malpractice when the husband suffered an infection after an allegedly botched series of abdominal surgeries.
Homeless man sues over alleged police intimidation, assault
CHICAGO -- A homeless man is suing a local hospital, an administrator, doctor and a handful of police officers for alleged intimidation and assault while being prevented from using the hospital's services. Abdullah Musa Khadijah filed a complaint on June 1 in Cook County Circuit Court against Cook County; John Stronger, with the Hospital of Cook County; Toni Preckwinkle, president of the Cook County Board; Dr. Ramanathan Raju, CEO; Cook County Sheriff Thomas J.