News from 2016
Inverness man alleges he was injured during surgery
A husband and wife are suing two physicians over allegations the husband was injured during a spinal surgery.
Former Chicago Park District employee alleges he was wrongfully terminated, discriminated against
A Hispanic man alleges he was wrongfully terminated by the Chicago Park District.
Patron alleges she fell down stairs at Granite City Food and Brewery, claims injuries
A Cook County woman alleges she was injured because of the conditions at an Orland Park restaurant.
Broadview term limits measure placed on ballot; Harvey, Crestwood, Calumet also to vote on term limits
In a 2-to-1 decision, a Chicago appeals panel has ruled a referendum aiming to limit the village president in suburban Broadview to two terms is not confusing, as an objector has claimed, and so can be on Tuesday’s ballot, allowing Broadview to be one of four Cook County communities in which voters can limit the number of terms in office some elected officials can serve.
Judge OKs class action vs Chicago over alleged missteps in issuing red light, speed camera tickets
Anyone who received a red light or speeding camera ticket from the city of Chicago before May 2015 could be added to a class action lawsuit demanding the city void many red light and speed camera tickets because City Hall allegedly broke its own rules in the way it notified the people who had been ticketed.
Irving Plaza Cleaners accused of negligence for not calling fire department
The owners of a convenience store are suing a neighboring cleaners shop, citing alleged negligence, after the owners of the neighboring shop tried to fight a fire themselves instead of calling the fire department, resulting in damage to the building.
Airbnb hosts: City home-sharing regulations unconstitutional, trample property rights
Saying the city’s new regulations on online home-sharing services subject Chicago homeowners to a “literally incomprehensible” and “dizzying” array of rules - with egregious potential penalties for breaking those rules – a group claiming to represent a number of Chicago property owners who list their properties on Airbnb and similar home-sharing sites has sued Chicago City Hall, calling on a federal judge to declare the city’s new ordinance unconstitutional.
Zimmer OK to subpoena records to discover how consulting group may be aiding knee implant plaintiffs
A federal judge has allowed knee implant maker Zimmer, which is the target of hundreds of lawsuits alleging defective implants, to subpoena records to see if a doctor changed his opinion to help several plaintiffs skirt designation as bellwether trials.
Conservative group alleges IL AG and Dem harassment
ROCK ISLAND – A conservative group accused of voter suppression has countered with its own claims that county Democrats and the state Attorney General's office are suppressing voter turnout and harassing its vote-by-mail program volunteers.
Man blames Nite Games Bar and Grill for alleged assault with broken beer bottle
A man is suing Nite Games Bar and Grill, and a patron, alleging assault, negligence, liability, insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries and unlawful sale of liquor to an intoxicated person.
Oak Trace, others accused of negligence in connection with woman's death
A representative of a deceased woman's estate has filed a wrongful death claim against Oak Trace and Lifespace Communities Inc., alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, others accused of negligence in connection with death
A deceased man's family has filed a wrongful death claim alleging negligence in medical care.
Alden Village Health Facility for Children and Young Adults accused of inadequate supervision
A mother is suing Alden Village Health Facility for Children and Young Adults Inc.; Alden Management Services Inc., f/k/a The Alden Group Ltd.; and related professionals, alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Glenwood Healthcare & Rehab, others accused of negligence in man's care
An administrator of a deceased man's estate is suing Kreider Services Inc.; Glenwood Healthcare & Rehab Inc.; Certified Health Management Inc.; and two nurses in a wrongful death claim alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Elmwood Care accused of negligence in supervision of resident
An administrator of a deceased man's estate is suing Elmwood Care, and associated entities, alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Laborer claims Del Monte Fresh Produce, others responsible for injuries
A former laborer for a staffing service is suing Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc., Ashley Calumet LLC and Ashley Capital LLC, alleging negligence, liability and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Woman blames Tequilla Corporation for injuries from falling artwork
A woman is suing The Tequilla Corporation, a property owner, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
American Litho accused of improperly interfering with competitor's business
A printing company is suing competitor American Litho Inc, citing alleged breach of duty, tortious interference and unjust enrichment.
Community Male Empowerment Project, others accused of misleading investors to buy Chicago real estate
Five people are suing investment groups over allegations of fraud.
Advocate Heart Institute, others accused of negligence in connection with death
A deceased man's family has filed a wrongful death claim against Advocate Health, Advocate Heart Institute, Advocate Medical Group and Midwest Heart Specialists, alleging negligence in medical care.