News from 2017
Kellermeyer Bergensons Services LLC accused of scanning worker fingerprints without consent
An employee has filed a class action lawsuit against Kellermeyer Bergensons Services LLC for alleged invasion of privacy and violations of state law.
Parkview Orthopaedic, doctor allegedly failed to provide proper medical care
A woman is suing Dr. Anis Mekhail and Parkview Orthopaedic for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Government success rate before Illinois Supreme Court has shifted since 2004 in certain kinds of cases
While the government may seem invincible in court fights, its success rate in certain kinds of cases before the state's appellate courts and Supreme Court are firmly mixed, according to an analysis reported by attorney Kirk Jenkins of Sedgwick LLP.
Advocate Medical Group, others sued over man's death, alleging hospital didn't ensure health before discharge
An estate administrator is suing Dr. Mohamad Martini, Advocate Medical Group, Dr. Vsevolod Tikhomirov, Cardiac Surgery Associates S.C., Dr. Cherdkiat Sangkam, Dr. Srinivas Reddy, Specialty Physicians of Illinois LLC and Franciscan Health - Olympia Fields, alleging wrongful death after the hospital allegedly discharged him without ensuring a man was healthy enough to leave after a heart attack.
Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, others accused over child birth complications
A woman is suing Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, Mercy Medical Group, Independent Physicians at Mercy, Dr. Karissa Cryer, Dr. Robbie Harriford, Dr. Judith Brown, Dr. Dillon Bannis, a nurse and Dr. Dona Perry for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Chuhak & Tecson P.C., others accused of negligence in representing trust
A man is suing Chuhak & Tecson P.C., Mitchell D. Weinstein and unknown John and Jane Does for alleged breach of contract, breach of duty and negligence.
Rush-Copley Medical Center Inc., others allegedly failed to properly perform a medical procedure
A man is suing Rush-Copley Medical Center Inc., Rush University Medical Center, Rush-Copley Cardiovascular Consultants LLC and Dr. Todd P. Guynn for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Lawsuit: Apple intentionally throttled performance of older iPhones to push people to buy new models
Within days of Apple publicly confirming it had intentionally issued operating software designed to slow down older versions of its iPhone, a group of plaintiffs have dialed up a class action lawsuit against the tech maker, alleging Apple did so merely to push consumers to buy their newer phone models.
Hertz asks judge to park class action over phone calls made in attempt to recover unreturned rental car
Hertz Rent-A-Car is asking a federal judge to put the brakes on a class action lawsuit sparked by the company's alleged unsolicited phone calls to a man over an unreturned vehicle, after the car rental company said evidence indicates the man’s mother had supplied them with the man’s number when she rented a car, but then refused to respond to Hertz’s repeated attempts to ask for the car to be returned.
SunOpta Grains and Food Inc. accused of supplying contaminated sunflower kernels
Several companies are suing SunOpta Grains and Food Inc. for alleged negligence, demanding the company pay more than $16 million for supplying conatiminated sunflower seeds, which were recalled and destroyed.
Palos Community Hospital, doctor allegedly failed to provide proper medical care
A woman is suing Palos Community Hospital and Dr. Yunus T. Nomanbhoy for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Care S.C., others allegedly failed to proper align femur
A woman is suing Dr. Daniel A. Troy, Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Care S.C. and Advocate Christ Medical Center for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Food 4 Less Foods Co., others accused of negligence after employee allegedly injured patron
A man is suing The Kroger Co., Food 4 less and Ralphs Grocery Company for alleged liability and negligence.
The Parc at Joliet, others allegedly failed to prevent patient from developing pressure sores
A woman is suing The Parc at Joliet, Extended Care Consulting LLC and Extended Care Clinical LLC for alleged negligence.
Symphony of Morgan Park allegedly failed to prevent patient from developing infected pressure sores
An estate administrator is suing Symphony of Morgan Park for alleged negligence.
Advocate Medical Group, employees allegedly failed to provide necessary medical care
A woman is suing Dr. Lolita Smith, Advocate Medical Group and a physician assistant for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
St. James Health-Olympia Fields, others allegedly failed to provide proper medical care
A man is suing St. James Health-Olympia Fields, DaVita Inc.,related corporate entities, and ISD Renal Inc. for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Family Health Center accused of negligence after employee allegedly fondled patient
A woman is suing Yigazu Wellness Clinic S.C., which does business as Family Health Center, for alleged negligence.
Thorek Memorial Hospital allegedly failed to prevent patient from being sexually abused
CHICAGO — An estate representative is suing Thorek Memorial Hospital for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Judge: Fed labor law grounds lawsuit vs American Airlines over shut down of mechanics' hiring incentive program
A federal judge has dismissed an American Airlines worker’s class action over the removal of a special training and advancement program.