News from July 2019
Renowned ALS researcher suing Northwestern University, administrators for allegedly trying to push him out of job
A longtime Northwestern University researcher and renowned expert on Lou Gehrig's disease has sued the university, claiming he is being forced out of his position.
Madigan forces claim nothing wrong with placing 'sham' candidates on ballot to defeat Hispanic opponent
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and some of his allies are arguing they were exercising free speech when they allegedly ran two Hispanic "sham candidates" to lure votes from a Hispanic primary challenger to Madigan, who is now suing Madigan and others on grounds such alleged tactics were unlawful.
Judge shuts down class action vs Teamsters local over pension contribution rules
CHICAGO -- Former union members have lost their claim that the trustees of a retirement fund failed in their fiduciary duty regarding an employee benefits plan.
July 2: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "joint action" cases
The following cases categorized as "joint action" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on July 2. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 2: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "personal injury(motor vehicle)" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury(motor vehicle)" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on July 2. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 2: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "contract" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on July 2. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 2: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "personal injury(motor vehicle) subrogation" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury(motor vehicle) subrogation" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on July 2. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 2: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "tort(not personal injury)" cases
The following cases categorized as "tort(not personal injury)" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on July 2. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Circuit Court of Cook County: Actions Taken on July 2
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity on July 2 in the suits below:
Prenda Law's Steele sentenced to 5 years in prison for role in $3M shakedown scheme vs online porn downloaders
A former Chicago lawyer, one of the principals at Prenda Law and one of the masterminds behind a scheme to secure millions of dollars in settlements as part of a shakedown scheme targeted at those downloading online porn, has been sentenced to five years in prison.
Federal judge won't throw out Chicago's lawsuit vs maker of $1.3M defective electric garbage truck
A federal judge has refused to throw out a lawsuit the city of Chicago filed against the makers of an allegedly defective electric garbage truck.
Appellate court: CTA couldn't have prevented man with diabetic condition from falling on third rail
CHICAGO -- A state appellate court has found the Chicago Transit Authority is not responsible for the death of a man who fell onto the electrified “third rail” while allegedly experiencing diabetic shock.
July 1: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on July 1. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 27: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "property damage" cases
The following cases categorized as "property damage" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on June 27. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Circuit Court of Cook County: Actions Taken on June 28
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity on June 28 in the suits below:
July 1: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "personal injury(motor vehicle) subrogation" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury(motor vehicle) subrogation" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on July 1. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 28: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on June 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 27: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "breach of warranty" cases
The following cases categorized as "breach of warranty" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on June 27. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 28: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "tort(not personal injury)" cases
The following cases categorized as "tort(not personal injury)" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on June 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 28: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "joint action" cases
The following cases categorized as "joint action" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on June 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: