Chicago Bar-tender Archives

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Fan vs. US Cellular Field security Islamic group vs. DuPage CountyState tort law claims reinstated...

Woman says a fireplace fell on her at Menards

A woman is suing Menards after a fireplace allegedly fell on her. Maria Martinez says...

Man says he won fantasy football but was never paid

A man is suing the American Fantasy Football League (AFFL) for allegedly failing to pay him...

Nicollette Sheridan says series creator hit her

Read the complaint here, including allegations that Desperate Housewives creator hit Sheridan.Follow me on Twitter...

Have you heard about these lawsuits?

Lawsuit re: principal who allegedly slammed boy's hand in locker.  Read about it here and...

State Department sued for discrimination

A State Department employee says he was subjected to race and sex discrimination. Read the...

Lawsuit says You CAN'T Play That Funky Music...literally

A federal lawsuit has been filed alleging copyright infringement regarding the song "Play That Funky Music."...

Lawsuit: Fired after getting cancer

A man is suing his former employer for discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act...

Lawsuit: Fired for taking maternity leave

A woman is suing her former employer after she was terminated one day before returning...

Lawsuit: Injured when Akon jumped into audience at concert

A woman has filed a lawsuit related to injuries she says she sustained at an...

Have you heard about this lawsuit?

Court: Boss can't read employee's emails to/from her attorney Movie downloaders sued Pfizer: No generic...

Lawsuit: Burger King employee spit in my Whopper!

Read more here: Burger King employee spit on my Whopper! Follow me on Twitter @jenfernicola....

Hungarian Holocaust victims' kin sue banks

The heirs and next of kin of Hungarian Holocaust victims are seeking reparations from Hungarian...

Lawsuit: Injured by cart full of Hostess baked goods

A woman is suing Hostess Brands and its employee for injuries she says she sustained...

Look who's talking...

Two Univ of Chicago Ph.D.'s say they were beat up by Chicago cops Read more...

Celebrisuits - Axl Rose, Paula Deen

Axl Rose sued by former manager for close to $2M.  Read more here.Paula Deen slapped...

The Search for a New Bar-tender

Dear Readers, The time has come to pass the Chicago Bar-tender crown and sash to...

Lawsuit: Exposed to toxic fumes on American Airlines flight

A woman is suing American Airlines after allegedly being exposed to toxic fumes during a flight,...

Lawsuit: Struck in the head by armrest at movie theater

A woman is suing a Niles, Illinois movie theater for injuries she says she sustained after...

Two Univ of Chicago Ph.D.'s say they were beat up by Chicago cops

A man with a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and another man pursuing his...

To all of the lawyers who don't proofread

As Chicago's very own Bar-tender, I peruse about 70 to 80 complaints filed each day and the...

Two recently filed cases involving grapes

Woman says she slipped and fell on grapes on the floor at Moo & Oink...

CTU members say Bd of Ed violating their right to free speech

Nine members of the Chicago Teachers Union say the CEO of the Chicago Public Schools...

You read it here first (...I like to think)

But, glad to see them picked up elsewhere, too ~ Lawsuit: Hit in the head...

Lady Gaga sued by ex-boyfriend

Lady Gaga's ex-boyfriend, a songwriter and music producer, says he helped her become a star...

Fmr Dir of Fin Aid for City Colleges: Terminated over race, not loan

A former Director of Financial Aid at City Colleges of Chicago says she was terminated...

Fmr Teaching Asst: Religious, age, disability discrim at Malcolm X College

A former teaching assistant at Malcolm X College says he was subjected to disability, religious,...

Odd but (apparently) true...and funny

Happy Wednesday! Nude snowwoman ordered to cover up.  Read about it here. Man marries his...

Woman says Wal-Mart employee threw box in her direction, caused fall

A woman is suing Wal-Mart for injuries she says she sustained after an empty box was...

Playboy editor and aspiring model want imposter's Facebook user information

A Playboy editor and aspiring model want Facebook and Google to turn over the user information of...

Defamation lawsuit brought against Oprah is moving forward

A judge has refused to dismiss the defamation lawsuit against Oprah Winfrey brought by the headmistress at her girls' school...

Chicago Teachers Union member: Silenced by CTU Pres. Stewart

A member of the Chicago Teachers Union says he was denied the right to speak...

Man says he had stroke at work and employer Amtrak did nothing

A thirty-year employee of Amtrak says he suffered a stroke at work and his employer...

Personal injury cases recently filed

Read each of the complaints below after the jump. Man loses all five toes in...

Woman sues bar over pineapple juice in drink, allergic reaction

A woman says a bar put pineapple juice in her drink despite her requests that it...

Former Evanston Police Cadet: Fired over raspy voice

A former Evanston police cadet says he was terminated because of his "raspy sounding voice."...

Employment law cases filed today

Lawsuit: Fired from Walgreens for working overtimeRead the complaint after the jump.Worker sues Amtrak after...

Mid-week Legal Roundup

Have you heard about ... 2010 Bar Leadership Institute starts tomorrow in Chicago. Read more...

Woman trips on piece of wood at Jewel, was distracted by vegetables

A woman is suing Jewel Food Stores for injuries she says she sustained when she...

IL AG vs. LifeLock

Update - Read about it here. ~~~~ Lisa Madigan's office has filed a lawsuit against...

Updates on other celebrisuits re: Letterman and John Edwards

~ Guilty plea in Letterman blackmail case.  Read more here. ~ Andrew Young could be held...

Lindsay Lohan suing E*Trade, says 'milkaholic' baby too much like her

Read more here. Follow me on Twitter @jenfernicola....

Model flips over while riding "human transporter," sues

A model is suing the maker and retailer of a "human transporter" for injuries she says she...

Lawsuit: Art is not truly Native American

A lawsuit was filed today alleging that a certain retailer is falsely suggesting that its...

Information sought re death of Peoples Gas worker

The family of a Peoples Gas worker who died on Wednesday after a pipe explosion...

Legal headlines

Have you heard ...About the pregnant bartender claiming discrimination.  Read more here. About the former...

Lawsuit alleges parking ticket conspiracy b/t CPD and plaintiff's ex

Read more here. Read the complaint after the jump. Follow me on Twitter @jenfernicola....

Sauk Village P.O.: Denied promo for refusal to discriminate

A Sauk Village police officer says he was denied a promotion because he complained of...

Class Action Lawsuit against L.A. Fitness re: fees

A class action lawsuit has been filed against L.A. Fitness alleging that its "early termination...