Outrageous Lawsuits


Have you heard about some of the latest lawsuits filed in Illinois and across America?


Entering an area not open to customers, and suing for injuries
A woman sued Sears for aggravating a pre-existing multiple sclerosis condition (which was not diagnosed until after the incident) when she improperly entered a service are through a garage door marked "EXIT" and slipped in a puddle of oil.

Suing for more time off!
A Chicago jury awarded $11.65 million to an employee who charged he was retaliated against for taking time off under the Family Medical Leave Act to care for his aging parents. He took the 12 weeks he was entitled to, but felt that his performance shouldn't be tied to other time he was off work.

Don't Mess with your Trash Compactor!
A jury awarded a man $762,000 for injuries suffered when he stuck his foot in a Trash compactor.

Take Me Out to the Ballpark...and I'll sue!
A baseball fan filed a personal injury complaint against the Chicago White Sox and Illinois Sports Facilities Authority for injuries suffered when a friend fell on him while standing on a tree grate outside the ballpark.

Cook County Taxpayers Coughing up Millions Each Year
Cook county taxpayers are coughing up millions each year for injuries suffered by county employees -- some of whom have filed multiple claims in their short tenures, collecting thousands for injuries some are now questioning.

Drunk on the Job...but still suing
An intoxicated employee sued an employer for injuries suffered when he fell off a crane and injured himself. He admitted drinking on the job, and after the accident was admitted to hospital where the personnel told him he was drunk.

Attack of the Birds
A woman sues Lowes Garden Center, claiming she was attacked by bird.

Don't Burn My Steak -- Or I'll Sue!
Wisconsin man who sued a restaurant, the police officer (who went to calm the situation), the town, and the police chief for over-cooking his steak.

Pop-Tort
A woman who sued the Kellog company when she forgot to remove a Pop-Tart from her toaster.

Pickled Justice
How about the West Virginia convenience store worker who was awarded $2,699,000 after injuring her back opening a pickle jar.

Woman Sues Over Eating Ban on Buses
The bus passenger who sought $50,000 in damages for emotional distress when the driver tried to enforce a clearly-posted "no eating on board" rule?

Woman walking track sues railroad
A woman who suffered minor injuries when she was hit by a train while walking along railroad tracks is suing the railroad for more than $30,000.