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IL Supreme Court says injured workers can sue third-party contractors, even if contractors pay workers' compensation

By Dan Churney | Monday, Jan 24, 2022 @ 6:37pm

The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled a third-party general contractor from Chicago is not shielded from a lawsuit by an injured worker, even though the contractor paid workers' compensation benefits to the worker, because only direct employers who cover workers' compensation are insulated from liability.
Velvet Lounge Chicago LLC accused of negligence after brawl

By Louie Torres | Thursday, Nov 16, 2017 @ 1:30am

Three people are suing Velvet Lounge Chicago LLC for alleged negligence and unlawful sale of liquor to intoxicated persons.
Doctor, Presence Saint Francis Hospital accused of negligence in surgery

By Louie Torres | Wednesday, Dec 21, 2016 @ 11:53am

A patient is suing Presence Saint Francis Hospital and Janice L. Johnson, M.D., alleging negligence in medical care.
Saint Anthony Hospital, doctor accused of not stopping patient from taking too much acetaminophen

By Louie Torres | Tuesday, Oct 11, 2016 @ 2:11pm

A patient is suing Saint Anthony Hospital, a Highland Park CVS Pharmacy, and medical professionals, identified as Winnie Yuen, RPH, and Asma Khatoon, D.O., alleging they allowed him to poison himself by ingesting too many acetaminophen painkillers.