News from September 2015
Woman files suit against Jackson Park Hospital for injuries allegedly suffered on premises
A Chicago woman has filed suit against Jackson Park Hospital for injuries allegedly suffered on premises.
Man sues tenant over claims of negligence following gunfire incident in ABC Cellular store
A landlord is suing his tenant over negligence claims following an incident where gunshots were fired in a certain Chicago cellphone store.
Grieving son, wife sue Living Waters Funeral Service over cremation dispute
A bereaved family is suing Living Waters Funeral Service claiming breach of contract and alleging a crematory-related error which the plaintiffs aver created pain and anguish for the survivors.
Man sues patrolman over claims of negligence following parking lot collision
A man is suing a parking lot patrolman following a vehicle accident that occurred on the premises of a certain Cook County auto auction.
Woman sues Suburban Gastroenterology and physician over allegations of professional negligence and wrongful death
A woman is suing an Illinois medical practice and one of its physicians over claims of professional negligence leading to the death of her husband.
Flagger sues construction firms alleging injury from ricocheted equipment
A Cook County woman is suing three allied commercial construction businesses alleging that their collective negligence caused her personal damages in an accident.
IL state officials tossed from discrimination lawsuit vs Eden Supportive Living over mental health policies
A Chicago federal judge has tossed several state officials, including former Gov. Patrick Quinn, from a suit brought by two women and a fair housing group, which alleged officials wrongly barred the mentally ill from a Medicaid-supported housing program.
Cook County woman sues Rosemont, alleging injuries at convention center
A Cook County woman is suing the village of Rosemont, alleging injuires while working at the village's convention center.
Cook County man sues IIT, alleging construction negligence
A Cook County man is suing Illinois Institute of Technology, alleging he was injured on the job.
Woman loses foot, charges podiatrist with negligence
A patient is suing a Cook County podiatrist and his practice following treatments that the plaintiff claims led to serious but avoidable injuries from 2012 to 2014.
Weber lawsuit vs Sears over grill design more than just smoke, judge says
The makers of the iconic Weber backyard grill may get their chance to prove at trial Sears intentionally aped the Weber design for its own store-brand grills, after a federal judge said there may be more than just smoke to Weber’s infringement claims against the retailer. Palatine-based Weber-Stephen Products, creator of the eponymous Weber Grill, filed suit in federal court in 2013 against Sears, alleging some Kenmore grills infringe on Weber’s trade dress.
Patron who suffered gunshot wounds sues tavern owner
A Cook County woman is suing a Summit tavern after being shot in the tavern parking lot
Former police officer sues Berwyn, alleging defamatory statements in newspaper
A former Berwyn police officer who filed a civil rights lawsuit against his employer is now suing for defamation against the employer and its spokesman, alleging false statements published in a newspaper story.
Two bar patrons charge Adrianna’s with over-serving unknown assailants
Two patrons are suing a Cook County sports bar, alleging it overserved patrons, resulting in behavior that led to the plaintiffs’ personal injuries.
Elderly woman sues The Villa at Evergreen Park nursing facility claiming negligence lead to injuries
An 85-year-old woman is suing for injuries she developed during her stay at The Villa at Evergreen Park nursing home from allegedly neglectful care.
Woman sues nursing home over claims of not following her doctor's orders for medication
A woman is suing Providence Palos Heights nursing home, claiming several violations under the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act.
Allegedly broken chair injures Advocate Lutheran General Hospital guest, prompting lawsuit for negligence
A man is suing Advocate Lutheran General Hospital for negligence in a dispute surrounding injuries he suffered from an allegedly unsafe chair.
Madigan comes up short on SB 1229 override
House Speaker Mike Madigan said on multiple occasions he had the votes to override the governor’s veto.
Dozens of suing Will County deputies may not collect additional pension benefits, but four still may be owed, appeals panel says
The Will County Sheriff’s Office may have been correct in denying dozens of deputies additional pension benefits to which they may have believed they were entitled, but may have erred in misclassifying four of the deputies now suing, a state appellate court has ruled.A three-justice panel for the Illinois Third District Appellate Court found at least four Will County deputies may be entitled to additional pension benefits and remanded their lawsuit against the county, the sheriff’s office and Sh
Cook County man suing Cubby Bear over bouncer incident
A Cook County man is suing over claims he was wrongfully treated by the security staff of Cubby Bear Chicago, a bar and grill establishment.