News from July 2019
'Legal work ... can be done in Naperville': City services tax idea has professionals, associations on guard
Chicago's mayor has floated the idea of taxing 'high-end' legal and accounting services to help the city close a pension-induced budget gap. People associated with those professions and others worry such a tax would only raise the cost of doing business, harming regular people, while leading to relocations that will harm the city's business district.
Cook Forest Preserve asks court to undo arbitration award for fired worker who allegedly lied to Inspector General
The Cook County Forest Preserve District is seeking that an arbitration award be vacated, alleging a worker at the heart of the arbitration matter lied to the county's inspector general.
Man alleges lawyer mishandled his workers' compensation claim
A client is suing his lawyer, alleging the defendant failed to properly represent him in a workers' compensation claim.
Glenview man claims Teamsters picketers, inflatable rat, caused family emotional distress
CHICAGO — A Glenview man is suing the Teamsters union, alleging their picketing caused distress to his family.
Hinsdale lawyer faces sanctions over suit vs psychologist who evaluated children's custody in divorce
A Hinsdale attorney has about two weeks to explain to a federal appeals court why he shouldn't pay the legal fees of a court-appointed psychologist he has been suing after her expert opinion allegedly cost him custody of his two children.
July 11: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "fraud" cases
The following cases categorized as "fraud" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on July 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 11: 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 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 11: 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 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 11: 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 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 11: 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 July 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 11: 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 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 11: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "personal injury(subrogation)" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury(subrogation)" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on July 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 11: 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 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 11: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "replevin" cases
The following cases categorized as "replevin" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on July 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Circuit Court of Cook County: Actions Taken on July 11
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity on July 11 in the suits below:
Appeals court: Chicago suburban towns' alarm monopoly didn't violate antitrust laws, alarm company's rights
A collection of suburban communities didn't violate antitrust laws by establishing an alarm business monopoly by requiring businesses within their borders to purchase alarm services from one alarm business, a federal appeals court has said.
Federal judge: Banks can be vicariously liable for debt collectors' calls to cell phones
A federal judge has determined banks can be sued for the debt collection calls initiated on their behalf by a third party. But the banks can only be held vicariously liable, not directly liable, the judge said.
July 10: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "fraud" cases
The following cases categorized as "fraud" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on July 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 10: 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 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 10: 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 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: