According to a civil complaint that was filed on Jan. 8 in Cook County Circuit Court, a man has filed a lawsuit against two companies for injuries he allegedly sustained. According to the filed documents, the alleged injury incident occurred on Apr. 4, 2013, at a gas station located at 1118 Touhy Avenue in Park Ridge.
Chicago teacher sues companies for injuries caused by elevator
According to a civil complaint filed in Cook County Circuit Court, a Chicago-area charter school teacher is suing Otis Elevator, Schindler Elevator, Stonewater One North State Funding and Transwestern for damages in excess of $50,000. The complaint, filed Dec. 16, 2013, alleges that the woman's hand and arm were badly injured when the elevator door in which she was riding closed unexpectedly, catching her hand in it.
Cook County man trips over pipe, sues
The sidewalks of Chicago are busy places in most areas. Pedestrians, some of whom are in a hurry, walk these sidewalks. When the person responsible for caring for these sidewalks don't properly maintain them, pedestrians can get injured. A recent lawsuit that was filed in the Cook County Circuit Court shows that neglecting to maintain sidewalks can end up with people getting hurt and having to seek compensation from the responsible party.
Negligent maintenance alleged after elevator fall
With the number of floors in many Cook County apartment buildings, having elevators to move up and down makes life a little more pleasant for tenants. When these elevators are offered in a building, the landlord is expected to keep the elevators in proper working order. When an elevator isn't kept in proper working order, serious injuries can occur. A recent lawsuit filed in the Cook County Circuit Court alleges that the negligent maintenance of an elevator led to tenant injuries.
Premises liability lawsuit filed against construction company
When workers report to a job site, they likely expect that the company they are working for will properly maintain the work site in a way that will keep them safe. For workers who are working out in the elements, working in a safe environment is vital to ensure safety. One construction worker has recently filed a premises liability lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court claiming that he was injured because of negligence by Riley Construction Company, Inc.