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Lawsuit accuses The Villa nursing home of not preventing woman's choking death
A complaint accuses a Chicago nursing home over the choking death of a female patient with dementia.
Beecher nursing home sued over woman's death
A woman's death has been blamed in part on the alleged negligence of personnel at a Beecher nursing home.
Worker fingerprint scans when punching clock sparks class action vs Eden Management
The operator of a group of assisted living homes in Chicago and elsewhere in Illinois has been hit with a class action lawsuit, accusing it of violating its workers rights by making them scan their fingerprints when they punch in and out of work shifts, allegedly in violation of an Illinois privacy law.
Lawsuit: Manorcare Libertyville allowed fall, injured leg, leading to wrongful death
A man is suing an assisted living facility, alleging negligence by the facility's healthcare team contributed to a loved one's death.
Man says Fireplace Inn didn't prevent attack by allegedly drunken patron
A man is suing the Fireplace Inn tavern, saying they didn't protect him from being attacked and thrown to the ground by another drunk patron.
Lawsuit: Woman fell, broke hip, leading to wrongful death at Presence Villa Scalabrini
A man is suing an assisted living facility, alleging that a loved one suffered a fall, contributing to her death.
Warren Barr rehab centers hit with class action over worker fingerprint scans, alleged BIPA violations
The Warren Barr group of Chicago nursing homes and rehabilitation centers have been hit with a class action lawsuit, alleging they violated a state privacy law by making their employees scan their fingerprints when punching in and out of work shifts.
Lawsuit claims Evanston rehab facility overdosed man with pain killers, sedatives
A man is suing an Evanston rehabilitation facility, alleging the facility's negligence contributed to a relative's death.
Lawsuit: Woman suffered stroke after doctor allegedly told her to stop taking a medication
A woman is suing a medical team and hospital, alleging that she suffered a stroke when she was told to not take a medication.
Kavanaugh assigned to review appeals from Seventh Circuit; Remains to be seen how will affect courts
Justice Brett Kavanaugh has been assigned to review appeals from the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago, replacing Justice Elena Kagan in that task. However, the change may not ultimately mean much.
Starbucks’ decision to close stores for racial-bias training shows company’s ‘commitment’ to the issue, attorney says
Starbuck’s decision to close 8,000 U.S.-based stores for an afternoon to give its employees racial bias training after two African-American men were arrested at one of its Philadelphia locations while waiting for a friend demonstrates the coffee giant’s “commitment” to the issue, according to Lori Armstrong Halber, an attorney at Fisher & Phillips LLP.
HR management association to host program on workplace sexual harassment on Feb. 15
The Human Resources Management Association of Chicago (HRMAC) will host a "Hot Topic" program on sexual harassment in the workplace from 8 to 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 15.
EEOC changing rules on disseminating business info, prompting worries for employers
The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has recently added procedures that could force employers to release position statements and non-confidential attachments to those accusing them of wrongdoing - potentially including labor unions - on request. These changes in normal procedure have created a sense of concern for employers, as they contemplate what kinds of information could be disclosed by federal regulators.
Cook County lobbyists were paid $2.95 million to lobby county officials in 2015, most ever, report says
According to a report recently released by Cook County Clerk David Orr, 2015 marked a banner year for Cook County lobbyists.
Illinois State Bar Association requests rule change to let law students work in private practice
Recently, the Illinois State Bar Association requested an amendment at the Illinois Supreme Court level, asking that legislation be reformed to allow law students more hands-on training, thus making them more equipped for the nature of working in law.