News from September 2015
Electrician accuses Walsh Construction of hazardous work conditions
A Chicago electrician and his wife are suing a construction company and an electric business, alleging negligence for injuries he says he suffered during work on an expansion of O’Hare International Airport.
Brother accuses Balmoral Nursing Home of negligence in man's death
A Cook County man is suing his brother’s caregivers, alleging wrongful death.
Appeals panel: City did not overreact in labeling bullmastiff 'dangerous' after attack on smaller dog
A dog owner has claimed the Chicago Animal Care and Control Commission overreacted when it classified her pet a dangerous creature for mauling a smaller dog, but a state appellate panel has sided with the city commission.
Lawsuit: City sidestepped law in enacting 'Cloud Tax' via administrative ruling on streaming media
A group of Chicago residents who subscribe to a range of online streaming media services, including Netflix, Xbox Live, Amazon Prime and Spotify, have sued City Hall, asserting the decision by the city’s comptroller to tax the services under the city’s existing amusement tax is illegal. On Sept. 9, the Chicago-based legal non-profit Liberty Justice Center filed the complaint challenging the so-called “Cloud Tax” in Cook County Circuit Court on behalf of six Chicago residents.
Lawsuit targets Roseland Community Hospital for alleged malpractice in gallbladder operation
A woman is suing Roseland Community Hospital alleging the wrongful death of her sister after a gallbladder surgery.
Woman sues medical facilities over negligence allegations in elderly relative's death
A Cook County woman is suing a hospital and a nursing home in a dispute surrounding the death of her 89-year-old relative.
Man sues Emeritus at Prospect Heights over negligence allegations in elderly woman's hip fracture
A man is suing Emeritus at Prospect Heights regarding injuries an elderly woman allegedly suffered while in the home’s care.
Judge: Enough doubt over whether crossing gates worked to allow trial in death of man killed by Metra train in Des Plaines
A federal judge has ruled a widow’s lawsuit against Union Pacific raises enough questions about the death of her husband in a collision with a commuter train that the case should proceed to trial.
Survey says Cook, Madison counties, state of Illinois, rank among worst environments for lawsuits in country
The courts of Cook and Madison counties, as well as the state of Illinois, have again ranked very poorly in the eyes of business leaders, a survey says, hampering the state’s economic growth, reducing the state’s tax haul, and making it more difficult to pay Illinois’ bills and provide needed public services, according to Ill. Gov. Bruce Rauner and representatives of the nation's largest business association.
Chicago mother sues building owner, alleging lead paint damage to her son
A Chicago mother is suing a property manager on behalf of her minor son, charging negligence in the child’s alleged lead poisoning.
Chicago family sues for financial restitution, alleging wrongful death
A Chicago family is suing a long-term care facility, alleging wrongful death in the passing of a relative.
Patient sues doctor, alleging surgical damage
A patient is suing an Oak Park physician, alleging medical malpractice in a surgical procedure that she says left her injured.
Lotto winners demand Lottery pay up despite state budget problems, stop selling tickets for large jackpot games
The state of Illinois has been operating since July 1 without a budget in place, causing a slowing or stoppage of payments in several arenas. One of those casualties was lottery players who won $25,000 or more on a single ticket. In response, two Illinois Lottery winners have filed a class action complaint against B.R. Lane, acting Illinois Lottery director, as well as the Lottery itself, the Lottery Control Board and Northstar Lottery Group, the private firm that operates lottery games in Illin
A Chicago worker seeks restitution for injuries allegedly suffered in fall on construction site
A Chicago worker is seeking restitution for injuries allegedly suffered in a fall while working on a residential construction site.
Cook County woman seeks restitution from Hexagram Home Health Care for injuries allegedly suffered in fall
A Cook County woman is seeking restitution from Hexagram Home Health Care for injuries allegedly suffered in a fall.
Woman sues apartment owners over claims of battery, negligence, and infliction of emotional distress
A Bolingbrook woman is suing three Cook County residents following an incident in which one of the defendants allegedly physically assaulted the woman.
University of Chicago Medical Center, podiatrist sued over allegations of negligence resulting in amputation; case withdrawn
A Chicago woman has withdrawn her lawsuit against the University of Chicago Medical Center and one of its podiatrists over claims of alleged negligence.
Cook County woman seeks restitution for injuries allegedly suffered after fall at Crane's Landing Golf Club
A Cook County woman is seeking restitution for injuries allegedly suffered on the Crane's Landing Golf Club course after falling in a hole on the fairway.
Judge clears sale of hotels worth $86 million amid ongoing First Farmers fraud litigation
The online sale of five hotel properties worth a combined $86 million is proceeding after a federal judge in Chicago approved the transaction, which is connected to an ongoing lawsuit regarding a multi-million dollar fraudulent loan scheme. Pennant Management is embroiled in legal proceedings after accusing First Farmers Financial of selling it the federally guaranteed portions of 26 fraudulent loans allegedly worth $180 million.
New East Side corporate housing business withdraws $150K libel suit over Yelp complaint
The owner of a New East Side short-term corporate housing property near Chicago's Lakefront has withdrawn her lawsuit against two people involved with a Chicago-based sports and entertainment publication, who she had accused of libeling her and her business.