News from November 2015
Tilted Kilt says area franchise developer misled franchisees to expect big paydays
Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery restaurants has filed suit against a company that develops Tilted Kilt franchises in northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin and northwest Indiana, claiming the developer misled potential franchise operators, opening Tilted Kilt to liability and a damaged reputation.
Former business partners bring dispute over CTA telecom project to Cook County court
Former business partners are at odds over the spoils of a Chicago Transit Authority telecommunications technology project. In a complaint filed Nov. 16 in Cook County Circuit Court, HCK Group, doing business as Informity Systems, brought 10 counts against Informity Network and its president Edita Arambulo, as well as former HCK employee Cynthia Chappell.
Jordan settles with Jewel, Dominick's in trademark dispute over ads congratulating Jordan's Hall of Fame induction
Michael Jordan, Chicago’s greatest basketball player, and two of the region’s iconic grocery brands appear to have settled a legal fight over the allegedly unauthorized use of imagery connected to the basketball legend in advertisements designed to honor Jordan’s induction into the basketball Hall of Fame six years ago.
CSX subpoenas Discover Financial for testimony in wrongful death suit
A company named as a defendant in a wrongful death lawsuit in Georgia is requesting a subpoena for documents allegedly relevant to its case from a Chicago firm.
Janitorial business alleges factory committed breach of contract
A DuPage County janitorial company is suing a Chicago business, alleging breach of contract.
Nursing home blamed for patient's bowel obstruction that led to death
A Cook County woman is suing a Chicago nursing home under the Nursing Home Care, alleging neglect in the death of an elderly woman.
Nursing home blamed for elderly woman's death
A Cook County woman is suing a Chicago nursing home, alleging wrongful death in the passing of an 87-year-old woman.
Judge deals setback to $6 million ADA, harassment suit brought by legal secretary vs Winston & Strawn
A disability discrimination lawsuit brought by a legal secretary seeking at least $6 million in damages from law firm Winston & Strawn has hit a roadblock in federal court.
Daughter sues doctor, hospital, alleging malpractice in mother's cancer death
A Cook County woman is suing a doctor and hospital, alleging wrongful death in a case involving her mother.
Class action alleges Osco Drug knew generic ADHD drugs they were distributing were less effective than brand name version
Osco Drug is facing a federal class action lawsuit over the sale of generic prescription drugs used to treat ADHD, which they allegedly knew were inferior to the brand name drug for which they were substituting. Chicago resident Alex Turetsky, parent of a minor identified as J.T., filed a complaint in federal court in Chicago this week against the companies doing business as Osco Drug.
Former Intelligentsia Coffee president says he's owed $15 million from sale to Peet's
The former CEO and president of Intelligentsia Coffee says his former business partners owe him $15 million, which he said is the amount he is entitled to under his employment agreement with Intelligentsia following the company’s sale to Peet’s Coffee last month. On Nov. 19, Robert Buono, a former lawyer who made a fortune in real estate development before taking over management at Intelligentsia, filed suit in Cook County Circuit Court against Intelligentsia and its cofounders.
Report: Elgin police earned $156K on average in 2014
In 2014, the average Elgin police officer earned $95,584 in salary and an additional $60,682 in taxpayer-funded pension contribution for a total of $156,266 in compensation, according to a report published by the Illinois Department of Insurance.
Patient blames Linden Oaks Hospital for fall suffered while medicated
A Cook County woman is suing a Naperville hospital, alleging negligence regarding medication she was given while she was a patient.
Parents allege Advocate Hospital, doctors guilty of malpractice in son's brain damage
A Cook County couple is suing three doctors and a hospital, alleging malpractice following the premature birth of their infant son.
Patient withdraws lawsuit vs Chicago dermatologist over skin cancer diagnosis
A Cook County woman has voluntarily withdrawn her lawsuit against a dermatologist and a hospital group, alleging the defendants failed to detect the early signs of skin cancer.
Son blames ManorCare of Elk Grove for mother's death
A Cook County man is suing an Elk Grove Village nursing home, alleging negligence led to his mother's death.
Brother of man killed in car crash accuses trucker, employer of wrongful death
A Cook County man is suing a truck driver and his company, alleging the defendant was speeding when he struck and killed the plaintiff's brother.
Survivor band member Sullivan rocks Huckabee campaign for using 'Eye of the Tiger' at rally
Will Mike Huckabee rise up to the challenge of his legal rival? Palatine-based Rude Music, owned by Survivor guitarist Frankie Sullivan, is taking the former Arkansas governor to court over the allegedly unauthorized use of song "Eye of the Tiger" at a public event of his presidential campaign.
Bronzeville charter school sues CPS over vote to not renew contract, close its doors
A charter school in the Bronzeville neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side has asked a court to intervene to prevent the Chicago Public Schools from acting to close its doors at the end of this school year. On Nov. 18, the Chicago Lighthouse Charter School sued the CPS Board of Education, asking a Cook County judge to overrule CPS’ decision to close the school.
Trade association alleges former members owe $58,000
An Illinois trade association is suing former members of its self-insurance pool, alleging breach of contract.