Chicago Nurse Files Lawsuit After Incident at 95th/Dan Ryan Station
A Chicago nurse is suing two security firms hired by the CTA after she sustained a broken leg and other injuries at the 95th/Dan Ryan Red Line Station. The incident occurred when a man, after being denied passage through an…
Chicago, IL, August 6, 2026 —
A Chicago nurse has filed a lawsuit against two security firms, alleging negligence in connection with injuries she sustained at the 95th/Dan Ryan Red Line Station. The nurse suffered a broken leg and other unspecified injuries during the incident, which occurred on a date not provided in the available information.
According to details of the incident, a man attempted to pass through an accessible fare gate at the station. After being denied entry, the individual reportedly pushed the gate open forcefully, causing it to strike the nurse and knock her down. The lawsuit names two security firms hired by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) as defendants.
The specific names of the security firms involved in the lawsuit were not provided. Additionally, details regarding the timeline of the incident, the exact date it occurred, and the condition of the fare gate prior to the event were not available. The outcome of any potential CTA internal review or investigation into the incident has also not been disclosed.
The nurse’s legal action centers on the security firms’ alleged failure to maintain a safe environment for transit users. The complaint asserts that the security measures in place were insufficient to prevent such an occurrence.
The 95th/Dan Ryan station is a major transit hub on Chicago’s South Side. Incidents involving fare gates and passenger safety are a concern for public transit agencies nationwide.
Further details regarding the extent of the nurse’s injuries, the specific damages sought in the lawsuit, and the legal proceedings are expected to emerge as the case progresses. The CTA itself was not named as a defendant in this particular lawsuit, which focuses on the contracted security providers.
Story summarized from the original created by Atavia Reed on blockclubchicago.org, see more information here.
