News from February 2017
Appeals panel: Bock & Hatch lawsuit vs McGuireWoods over blog posts not a SLAPP, can continue
A state appeals panel in Chicago has slapped down a motion by one law firm to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a rival firm on SLAPP grounds, saying the suit isn't trying to choke off defendants' free speech, as protected by anti-SLAPP law, but rather concerns alleged attacks on the plaintiff firm’s reputation.
$9.3M deal to end Rustoleum deck products action; attorneys asking $3.1M, homeowners could get hundreds
Attorneys for a class of potentially tens of thousands of homeowners and others whose wooden decks and patios were allegedly damaged by Rustoleum’s “Restore” products have asked a federal judge to grant final approval to a $9.3 million settlement with the company – a deal which could generate payments of potentially hundreds of dollars for some homeowners and more than $3.1 million for the attorneys who pressed the lawsuit.
Peruvian national who admitted twice voting in U.S. elections can be deported, appeals court rules
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has denied the application of a Peruvian national to stay in the country, following the discovery that the non-citizen voted twice in federal elections.
Class action accuses Epatients.com of sending unsolicited fax ads
A physician has filed a class action lawsuit against Epatients.com Inc. and 10 John Does, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Alden-Wentworth Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center accused of negligence in woman's death
An administrator of a deceased woman's estate has filed a wrongful death claim against Alden-Wentworth Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Inc., alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Mount Sinai Hospital, doctor sued for not doing enough to save leg before amputation
A patient is suing Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago and Samantha Minc, M.D., alleging they didn't do enough to save her leg before amputation.
Thankfully Living Christian LLC accused of violating overtime pay rules
Three former employees have filed a class action lawsuit against landscaping company Thankfully Living Christian LLC and David Trotter, alleging violation of wage laws.
Highland Park CVS, pharmacist accused of prescription error leading to death
An administrator of a deceased woman's estate has filed a wrongful death claim against a Highland Park CVS Pharmacy and a pharmacist, alleging negligence in the dispensing of a medication.
MacNeal Hospital, others accused of failing to make timely diagnosis of cancer
A patient is suing MacNeal Physicians Group LLC, which does business as Chicago Health Medical Group; MacNeal Hospital; and Otto K. Lee, M.D., alleging negligence in medial care.
Representative blames Northwest Community Hospital, others for woman's death
A representative of a deceased woman's estate has filed a wrongful death claim against John A. Shanley, M.D.; Critical Care Physicians of Illinois LLC; Ankit Shah, M.D.; Northwest Heart and Vascular Specialists LLC; NCH Medical Group; and Northwest Community Hospital, alleging negligence in medical care.
Guardian accuses Advocate Christ Medical Center of not preventing pressure sores
A woman's family is suing Advocate Christ Medical Center, alleging negligence in hospital care.
Attorney Monica Ribbeck accused of legal malpractice in connection with airliner crash lawsuit
Three people are suing attorney Monica Ribbeck, alleging legal malpractice in connection with an airliner crash.
Oak Forest Health Center, others accused of failing to diagnose diabetes
A patient is suing the Oak Forest Health Center; the Cook County Health and Hospitals System; Chukwemeka Ezike, M.D.; and Gozi Medical and Occupational Health Ltd., alleging the health care providers were negligent in failing to diagnose him with diabetes.
Advocate Health accused of not providing proper care, causing wrongful death
A deceased woman's family has filed a wrongful death claim against Advocate Health, alleging negligence in medical care.
Class action accuses West Interactive Services Corp. of violating telephone law
Four people have filed a class action lawsuit against West Interactive Services Corporation, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
St. Clair Co. judge backs union, denies AG request to order state to stop paying workers amid impasse
St. Clair Co. judge denies AG Madigan's request to order state to stop paying workers amid impasse
Lawsuit: Article published in ABA Journal targeted forensic document examiners certification board
The American Bar Association has brought to Chicago federal court a legal dispute over an article run in an ABA journal, which a forensic document examiners certifying agency said was intended to drive them from the market.
Attorney fees clipped, class awards tripled under new deal to end Southwest drink voucher class action
A Chicago federal judge has ended a long-running lawsuit involving Southwest Airlines premium drink coupons, after Southwest agreed to give members of the class triple damages and attorneys for the plaintiffs agreed to reduce their demand for fees by $200,000.
Woman says ABC7, reporter, smeared her in stories about disputes over allegedly unpaid wedding bills
A woman embroiled in legal disputes with wedding vendors who accused her of not paying her bills, has now sued a Chicago TV station and television reporter, alleging the station defamed her by publishing and airing “false and misleading stories” which allegedly implied she was a criminal.
Judge tosses class action vs CVS over 'Made in USA' vitamin C drops, for now
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against CVS Pharmacy in which a Cook County man claimed the company’s vitamin C drops were falsely labeled “Made in the U.S.A," but left open the door for him to potentially take another try at continuing a class action against the drugstore chain.