News from 2016
Woman alleges she was abused by Woodbine Elementary School teacher as student
A former Cicero School District 99 student alleges she was sexually abused by her kindergarten teacher more than a decade ago.
Insurance firm seeks declaration in ADA suit against Andy's Hot Dogs
A Wisconsin-based insurance company is seeking declaration from the court that it has no obligation to defend a South Holland restaurant against a suit brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Woman alleges United Airlines employee injured her by striking her with tug, baggage cart
A pedestrian alleges she was injured after she was struck by a tug operated by a United Airlines employee.
Employee allege Information Controls Inc. did not pay commissions
A sales executive alleges a Northfield business owes him unpaid commissions.
St. Bernard Hospital accused of negligence in sanitation procedures
An administrator of a deceased man's estate has filed a wrongful death claim against St. Bernard Hospital and Healthcare Center, alleging negligence in medical care.
Couple allege they were wrongfully evicted from apartment
A couple has filed suit against several parties alleging they were wrongfully evicted from their apartment and claim slanderous statements were made about the wife.
Damages sought after girl allegedly hit in head at Schaumburg High School
mother of a minor girl is suing Maxim Healthcare, a Maxim employee and School District 211, seeking compensation over an allegation that her daughter was hit in the head with a hockey stick.
Server class action says Lawry's Prime Rib owes workers pay for time spent studying for duty tests
A server at the Chicago version of a popular chain of upscale steakhouses has brought a class action lawsuit against her employer, saying the company owes money under federal and state law to her and others who wait tables at the restaurant for compelling them to study for written tests about the restaurant, its menu and their duties while off the clock, without pay.
EPA, Citgo reach $4 million deal to end action over air pollution at Lemont refinery
Federal regulators and Citgo have worked out an understanding, in which the oil giant has agreed to spend $4 million to reduce the discharge of air pollution from a refinery in suburban Lemont.
New city red light, speed camera ordinance 'illegal' try at re-collecting voided tickets, class action says
Saying the new ordinance marks nothing more than an illegal attempt by Chicago City Hall to collect fines and fees on old traffic tickets already voided by a judge, a group of plaintiffs who earlier secured the key court victories in their quest to collect refunds for potentially more than 1 million tickets issued under the city’s red light and speed camera programs have returned to Cook County court, asking a judge to declare the new ordinance unconstitutional.
Family feud over fate of Kirlins Hallmark retail empire lands in federal court; $20M at stake
Brother has been pitted against brothers in a $20 million federal lawsuit over the future of a company that once owned the largest number of Hallmark stores in the country.
Man blames Hertz, others for consequences of alleged false car-theft accusation
A man is suing The Hertz Corporation, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and The McKenzie Insurance Agency Inc., alleging breach of contract, breach of duty and intentional infliction of emotional distress, after he was allegedly falsely accused of stealing a car.
Man claims Advanced Realty Network has liability in bicyclist's death
An administrator of a deceased man's estate has filed a wrongful death claim against Advanced Realty Network, and an unknown individual, alleging that the defendants are responsible for a bicyclist's death.
Advocate Trinity accused of negligence in hypoxia case
A patient is suing Advocate Trinity Health Partners, and associated entities, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Northwest Community Hospital, others accused of providing inadequate care
A deceased man's family is suing Northwest Community Hospital; David Tse, M.D.; George Christopoulos, M.D.; and Lincoln Internal Medicine, alleging negligence in medical care.
Woman blames Rush University Medical Center, others for alleged burn injuries from Bair Hugger
A woman is suing Rush University Medical Center, 3M Company and Arizant Healthcare Inc., alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries in connection with burns she suffered.
Northwest Community Hospital, others accused of negligence in surgical case
A married couple's lawsuit against Northwest Community Hospital; Randall Kahan, M.D.; and Intuitive Surgical Inc., alleges doctors failed to detect cancer.
‘Third view’ of bare metal defense could complicate asbestos litigation
A federal judge in Louisiana made waves in a recent asbestos lawsuit, delivering a ruling establishing a potential “third view” on the so-called “bare metal defense” deployed by industrial defendants against asbestos exposure litigation.
Bicyclist wins new chance on appeal to sue Chicago Park Dist. for fall on Lakefront Trail
A bicyclist who injured himself in a Lakefront Trail fall will get another day in court in his complaint targeting the Chicago Park District for failing to fix a crack in the pavement he said caused his spill.
Marchetti Construction accused of not disclosing property defects
Two people are suing Marchetti Construction Inc., alleging fraud in connection with a property sale.