News from December 2018
Lifetime Fitness can't shut down man's slip-and-fall suit asserting light sensors left him in the dark in bathroom
A federal judge said Lifetime Fitness can’t avoid a lawsuit from a man who claims he fell in a dark bathroom in which motion-sensing lights didn’t function as expected, causing him not to see liquid on the floor when he stepped out of a bathroom stall.
Wisconsin Central RR blocked by FELA from countersuing employees it blames for train accident: Appeals panel
A railroad company should not be allowed to countersue two workers who it blames for a train-on-train collision, because such a countersuit would serve to interfere with those workers' rights to sue the railroad for their injuries, a state appeals court has ruled.
Physicians failed to properly place device during surgery, Cook County man alleges
A Cook County man alleges he required a second surgery because physicians failed to properly place a medical device during a previous surgery.
G & B International named in wrongful death suit over allegedly malfunctioning trailer
A widow has filed a wrongful death suit against the owner of a semi-trailer after her husband was fatally injured by the trailer when it allegedly malfunctioned.
Patient alleges K2M screws used in procedure fractured, caused neck pain
A Chicago resident alleges screws used in a medical procedure caused injuries.
Man hasn't proven North Park school board, others, conspired to force home sale, demolition: Appeals panel
A Chicago man simply didn’t have the evidence to back up his claims a local elementary school and school board conspired against him to force him to sell the school a parcel of land, a state appeals panel has ruled.
Court activity on December 27: Andreas Byron vs Justin Becker
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity in the suit brought by Andreas Byron against Justin Becker and Geraldo Monarrez on December 27: 'Summons Returned-N.s. Reason: No Contact'
Court activity on December 27: Milan Barbara vs Evelyn Cousins
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity in the suit brought by Milan Barbara and Milan Barbara against Evelyn Cousins on December 27: 'Summons Returned-N.s. Reason: No Contact'
Case activity for Johnson Steven vs Jelisa Brown on December 27
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Johnson Steven against Jelisa Brown on December 27: 'Summons Served-Substitute Service' and 'Summons Served-Personal Service'
Case activity for Darek Zak vs Sharon Williams on December 27
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Darek Zak against Sharon Williams on December 27: 'Appearance Filed At The Register', 'Appearance Filed-Fee Waived (jury Demand)', 'Jury Demand Filed - Fee Paid-', '298 Petition Filed-defendant/Respondent', '298 Petition Hearing-defendant/Respondent' and '298 Petition Defendant/Respondent-denied'
Court activity on December 27: John Haugh vs Christopher Moody
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity in the suit brought by John Haugh against Christopher Moody on December 27: 'Summons Returned-N.s. Reason: No Contact'
Court activity on December 27: Gmpi Chicago vs Monroe Barnes
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity in the suit brought by Gmpi Chicago against Monroe Barnes on December 27: 'Summons Returned-N.s. Reason: No Contact'
Court activity on December 27: Jazz on the Boulev vs Murry Damien
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jazz on the Boulev against Murry Damien on December 27: 'Summons Returned-N.s. Reason: No Contact'
Court activity on December 27: Kass Management vs Christine Hyatt
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity in the suit brought by Kass Management against Christine Hyatt on December 27: 'Summons Returned-N.s. Reason: No Contact'
Case activity for Invitation Homes vs Barnes Jr. Douglas on December 27
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Invitation Homes against Barnes Jr. Douglas and Melissa Barnes on December 27: 'Summons Served-Substitute Service' and 'Summons Served-Personal Service'
Case activity for Invitation Homes vs Melissa Crafton on December 27
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Invitation Homes against Melissa Crafton and Martinez Jose on December 27: 'Summons Served-Substitute Service' and 'Summons Served-Personal Service'
Court activity on December 27: Randy S. Sadler vs Tanisha Davis
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity in the suit brought by Randy S. Sadler against Tanisha Davis on December 27: 'Summons Served-Substitute Service'
Court activity on December 27: Kass Management vs Edwards Ronald
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity in the suit brought by Kass Management against Edwards Ronald on December 27: 'Motion For Appointment Of Special Process Server Filed'
Court activity on December 27: Lighthouse Pmc LLC vs Kayla Flores
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity in the suit brought by Lighthouse Pmc LLC against Kayla Flores on December 27: 'Alias Summons Issued And Returnable'
Court activity on December 27: Benchmark Management vs McDonald Artisha
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity in the suit brought by Benchmark Management against McDonald Artisha and Occupants Any on December 27: 'Summons Returned-N.s. Reason: No Contact'