News from May 2015
Railway employee blames company for fall on rocky ground
SeidmanA railroad worker has sued his employers, alleging liability in a 2013 accident at a rail yard.Michael Kremidas, of Palos Hills, filed suit April 28 in Cook County Circuit Court against Canadian Pacific Railway and Soo Line Railroad Company, alleging negligence in a 2013 work-related injury.According to the complaint, Kremidas has worked for the defendant since 2009, performing his work duties
Man injured in bus accident sues CTA, motorist over crash
HumeA bus passenger has sued the Chicago Transit Authority and a motorist, alleging liability for injuries he suffered in a 2014 accident.Jesse Gaither filed suit May 4 in Cook County Circuit Court against the CTA and motorist Sylvester Bolds over a November 2014 accident.According to the complaint, on Nov. 7, 2014, Gaither was a passenger on a CTA bus as it was traveling westbound on Madison Avenue
Kane County medical practice sues insurers over unpaid bill for preapproved surgery
A surgical practice based in Kane County has sued to recover money allegedly owed for a surgical procedure performed in advance of payment.
State Farm sues plumbing contractor to recover claim payment over ruptured water heater
An Illinois insurance company has sued to recover the claim it paid when a water heater expansion allegedly failed, flooding three Chicago condominiums.
Facebook removes tag suggestion class action suit to federal court
Facebook has moved to make Chicago’s federal courtrooms the place to try a class action suit pending against the social media giant over the company’s so-called tag suggestion feature.On May 6, Facebook filed notice in Chicago of its intent to remove to federal court the lawsuit that had been filed against it a month earlier in Cook County Chancery Court.Facebook, based just outside of Palo Alto, Cali
Woman sues Las Vegas casino, elevator company for escalator malfunction
A casino patron has sued a Nevada corporation and an escalator manufacturer, alleging liability for a 2013 injury.
Woman sues Northwestern's Prentice Women's Hospital, alleges sponge left in abdomen after C-section
AyllonA Cook County woman has sued a doctor, a hospital and nurses over a sponge allegedly left inside her during a C-section surgery.Rachel Erceg and Stephen Bryant filed suit April 28 in Cook County Circuit Court against Northwestern Memorial Hospital, doing business as Prentice Women's Hospital, in Chicago; Dr. Sharon I. Wise; Northwestern Women's Health Associates; and nurses Nora Erfort and Deanna
Chicago home owner sued after allegedly failing to pay for improvements
A Park Ridge builder has sued a Chicago home owner for money allegedly owed for improvements.
Marijuana dispensary applicant seeks judicial review of license denial
Medical MarijuanaA business has asked a court to review the decision by a state regulatory body to deny it a license to open a medical marijuana dispensary in Chicago.IL Welmed filed suit filed May 4 in Cook County Circuit Court against the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and Jay Stewart, its director of professional regulation.The suit says the complaint was filed after
