News from January 2016
Patron blames Evil Olive bar, another customer for attack
CHICAGO – A Cook County woman is suing the owners of a Chicago bar, alleging it overserved another patron who attacked her.
Diner blames Jameson’s Char House for injuries from fall
CHICAGO – A Cook County woman is suing an Arlington Heights restaurant, alleging she tripped and fell on a loose rug due to the owners’ negligence.
Worker accuses Kay Jewelers of wrongful termination
CHICAGO – A Cook County woman is suing Kay Jewelers, alleging she was wrongfully terminated after her ex-boyfriend began harassing her at work.
Lottery winners, rebuffed in federal court, bring class action in Cook to collect interest on winnings
About a month after a federal judge dismissed their lawsuit against the Illinois Lottery over failure to pay winnings amid the ongoing Illinois state budget impasse, plaintiffs from the dismissed federal case have hit the same lottery and state officials with another class action, this time asserting the state owes them interest on the unpaid or slowly paid lottery winnings.
Elderly patient accuses Midwest Center for Digestive Health of malpractice
CHICAGO – A 75-year-old Cook County man is suing a surgeon at an Oak Lawn digestive health center, alleging he ruptured the plaintiff's colon during an exploratory procedure, leaving him with serious complications.
Customer blames Circle K, Mac's Convenience for slip-and-fall injuries
CHICAGO — A Cook County woman is suing a Circle K and Mac’s Convenience Store, alleging negligence caused her to fall and injure herself.
Woman alleges Manor Care caused relative to suffer before his death
CHICAGO — A woman is suing a Homewood nursing home, alleging a relative suffered due to inadequate care.
Ministry hit with another class action over robocalls soliciting donations to boost profits of 'prophet'
A Cook County resident fed up with receiving unwanted phone calls from a profitable prophet hopes a class action lawsuit will stop the ringing. Jeffrey Molitor filed the complaint Jan. 5 in Cook County Circuit against New York-based Manasseh Jordan Ministries and Yakim Manasseh Jordan.
Customer blames Walmart for water valve injury
CHICAGO — A Cook County woman is suing Walmart, alleging a protruding water valve in the store caused her to injure herself.
Disabled man accuses Jackson Square Skilled Nursing of negligence
CHICAGO – A 35-year-old Cook County man is suing a Chicago nursing facility, alleging its neglect caused him to develop pressure ulcers.
Survivor co-founders land in court over use of band's name to promote career of departed member Peterik
The classic rock band Survivor has asked a federal judge to kill the lights and cut the mic on the use of the iconic Chicago area band’s name and other identifying marks in promoting solo performances by former band member and fellow Survivor founder, Jim Peterik. On Jan. 11, Survivor founding member Frank Sullivan, of Palatine, and Mokena-based Survivor Music Inc. filed suit in Chicago federal court against Peterik, of Burr Ridge.
Ousted GoPicnic Brands CEO says Synergy Law double-crossed her, partnered with investors in 'coup'
The former president and CEO of Chicago-based GoPicnic Brands, which specializes in the production of “healthy” and portable shelf-stable prepackaged meals, has sued Synergy Law Group, a Chicago law firm she said gave her bum legal advice and then partnered with venture capitalists to oust her from leadership of the company she helped found, allegedly costing her millions of dollars. On Dec. 31, Julia Stamberger filed a legal malpractice complaint in Cook County Circuit Court against Synergy.
Patient blames Walgreens pharmacist for bad drug interaction
CHICAGO – A Cook County woman is suing Walgreens, alleging a pharmacist recommended two incompatible drugs, sending her into a coma with lingering loss of memory.
Patient blames doctors at Swedish Covenant Medical Group for permanent injuries
CHICAGO – A Chicago man is suing doctors at Swedish Covenant Hospital, alleging they misdiagnosed an injury to his arm, leaving him with nerve damage and disfigurement.
Bar patron alleges Mels Odyssey bouncer shoved her into door
CHICAGO – A Cook County woman is suing a Chicago bar and its bouncer, alleging excessive use of unprovoked force
Patron alleges Dunkin’ Donuts' negligence caused his injuries
CHICAGO – A Cook County man is suing Dunkin' Donuts, alleging a puddle of pooled water near the defendant's door caused him to slip and fall and suffer ongoing injuries.
Patient alleges Rush Medical Center used contaminated needles
CHICAGO — A Cook County woman is suing Rush University Medical Center, alleging an employee used a contaminated insulin pen to administer an insulin injection.
Customer alleges Tortas Frontera's shattered glass caused her injuries
CHICAGO — A Cook County woman is suing a Chicago restaurant, alleging negligence for injuries she claims to have sustained from an unreasonably dangerous margarita glass.
Wife blames Roseland Community Hospital for husband’s worsening wounds
CHICAGO – A Cook County woman is suing a Chicago hospital and one of its doctors, alleging they failed to keep him from developing skin wounds while he was their patient.
Motel operators ask U.S. Supreme Court to mow down amounts Chicago can fine for violations of city weed ordinance
Attorneys for a Skokie motel corporation are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to establish the formula for courts to use in determining whether state and local fines are over the top, as they challenge federal court dismissals of their lawsuit alleging fines charged by the city of Chicago under its weed ordinance are excessive under the U.S. Constitution.