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Bennett Hawkins has filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago, alleging negligence in maintaining public streets that led to his injury. The complaint was filed on April 14, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, naming the City of Chicago as the defendant. According to the lawsuit, on April 19, 2024, Bennett Hawkins was riding his scooter…

In a gripping legal battle that highlights the critical importance of timely medical intervention, Banita Bevineau has filed a lawsuit against Amita Health Saint Francis Hospital Evanston and several associated medical professionals. The complaint, filed on April 17, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, accuses the hospital and its staff of medical negligence that allegedly led to…

Edwin Anderson's lawsuit against two dental professionals and their associated practices has brought to light a shocking case of alleged medical negligence. On April 17, 2025, Edwin Anderson filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, against Dr. Kery Voit, DDS, Dr. Irbad Chowdhury, DMD, Kerry Voit DDS of Chicago, P.C., and Kerry Voit DDS, LTD. The…

In a significant legal development, an employee has taken legal action against a major city transit authority, alleging that a workplace accident has left him with severe and ongoing injuries. The complaint was filed by Danny Wilson on April 15, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, targeting the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) as the defendant. The case…

So-called "high-low" settlement offers don't count as true settlement offers under an Illinois law allowing trial lawyers to tack on potentially millions of dollars to successful jury verdicts through so-called "prejudgment interest," an Illinois state appeals panel has ruled. The ruling from the Illinois First District Appellate Court came May 7 as part of a ruling requiring hospital and health…

A shocking incident at Chicago O'Hare International Airport has led to a lawsuit against two major service providers. On April 17, 2025, Robert Koterbay filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, against American Airlines, Inc., and Prospect Airport Services, Inc., following an alleged mishap involving wheelchair assistance that resulted in personal injuries. The case centers around…

Alice David, a casino patron, has filed a lawsuit against a prominent gaming and entertainment company following an incident that left her injured. The complaint was filed on April 10, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, targeting Midwest Gaming & Entertainment, LLC, doing business as Rivers Casino — Chicago/O'Hare. The lawsuit stems from an incident that occurred…

In a dramatic legal battle unfolding in Cook County, Illinois, a truck driver is taking on some of the biggest names in electronics and transportation. The lawsuit, filed by Luis Rodriguez Perez on April 8, 2025, targets Sony Corporation of America and its subsidiaries along with CSX Intermodal Inc., among others. The complaint accuses these corporations of negligence that led…

A medical malpractice lawsuit has been filed against a prominent Chicago hospital and several of its doctors, alleging negligence that led to severe complications for a patient. On April 9, 2025, Eric Avenaim filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, against Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago and several associated physicians. The case revolves around…

A medical malpractice lawsuit has been filed in Cook County, Illinois, involving a patient who claims to have suffered severe complications following a surgical procedure. The plaintiff, Kevin Berner, filed the complaint on April 8, 2025, against Dr. Brian Christopher Toolan and several associated medical entities including Midwest Physician Administrative Services LLC, Chicago Prostate Cancer Surgery Center LLC, and others.…