In a recent ruling by the Illinois Appellate Court, Joan Hwang successfully challenged an arbitration agreement with Pathway LaGrange Property Owner after sustaining injuries at their assisted living facility in February 2023. The court found the agreement unconscionable due to its one-sided nature favoring the defendant and denied their motion to compel arbitration.
A tenured philosophy professor at DePaul University has filed a lawsuit against his employer alleging breach of contract after facing criticism for an article he wrote supporting Israel's annexation of Palestinian territories. The court dismissed most claims due to insufficient evidence while highlighting key legal principles regarding academic freedom and defamation.
In a recent ruling by the Appellate Court of Illinois dated September 10th, Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London were found not obligated to defend Tony’s Finer Foods Enterprises in a class action lawsuit alleging violations of biometric privacy laws. The decision overturns an earlier ruling by the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Reverend Sarah Elizabeth Garcia has successfully appealed a previous dismissal of her lawsuit against St Pauls United Church for Christ and its senior leadership over allegations including breach of contract and defamation following her abrupt termination in September 2021.
A recent ruling from the Illinois Appellate Court has dismissed Cynetria Watkins' claims against an appraiser and his insurance company for alleged fraudulent conduct during a home loan application process. The court found insufficient grounds for aiding and abetting fraud claims against Aspen Insurance Company while also affirming dismissal of related charges against appraiser Patrick Maher.
Claudia Medina’s lawsuit alleging defamation against Dr. James L. Henderson and Rodney Alexander has been dismissed by an Illinois appellate court due to insufficient evidence supporting her claims.
Rachael and Paul Adamian have filed a lawsuit against multiple medical entities alleging professional negligence during their son Dylan's birth at Good Samaritan Hospital in DuPage County. The Appellate Court has now ordered the case transferred from Cook County back to DuPage due to jurisdictional appropriateness.
A recent Illinois Appellate Court decision underscores the necessity for timely legal actions in property disputes involving boundary encroachments between neighbors Hattie Jackson and Sabrina Hunter.
Stephen Durr's appeal regarding wrongful imprisonment due to a clerical error was dismissed by the Illinois Appellate Court for lack of jurisdiction. His initial complaint targeted local government entities for damages after being detained beyond his sentence because of an incomplete mittimus form.
Kimberly Jean Brown has accused Law Bulletin Publishing Co. of publishing defamatory content intended to harm her reputation following a federal lawsuit dismissal order. While some allegations were dismissed under fair reporting privilege protections, fraud-related accusations are still pending further judicial review.
A slip-and-fall incident at a Jewel-Osco store has led to an appellate court reversing a previous summary judgment in favor of the grocery chain. Plaintiff Roberta Ruda alleges negligence after slipping on a cherry pit left on the floor while shopping at their Deerfield location.
Bryan Dick-Ipsen is suing his former attorneys for alleged malpractice after they missed critical deadlines in his case against chemical manufacturers linked to his Parkinson's disease diagnosis.
In a complex wrongful death lawsuit involving allegations of toxic mold exposure at a Chicago workplace,
the Appellate Court of Illinois reviews procedural missteps while clarifying ongoing litigation status.
Plaintiff seeks accountability from property management companies over alleged health hazards leading
to employee's demise.
Plaintiff Macaire Marino has filed a class action lawsuit against Gunnar Optiks LLC alleging violations of Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act through its virtual try-on software for eyewear products.
Bryan Younge has filed a lawsuit against his former employer Cushman & Wakefield alleging wrongful conduct leading up to his resignation in June 2016. His complaint includes claims of tortious interference by a former colleague Eric Lewis and negligent supervision by the company itself.
A Cook County court has dismissed a negligence lawsuit against a property management company after finding claims speculative regarding a plaintiff's fall on icy pavement. Rossmid Lopez-Arana alleged poor maintenance led to her injuries but failed to prove an unnatural accumulation of ice caused by pavement cracks.
The Illinois Appellate Court has vacated an administrative law judge's decision regarding Frank Adkin's vehicle impoundment case citing significant due process violations during hearings conducted by City departments. This ruling mandates a new hearing before a different ALJ ensuring fairness and adherence to legal standards.
A recent appellate court decision has reversed an earlier ruling against a commercial tenant accused of unauthorized subleasing without landlord consent. The Illinois Appellate Court found that what were termed as subleases were actually licenses granted for using woodworking equipment on-site.
The Castlewood Terrace Homeowner’s Association has taken legal action against the Public Building Commission for Chicago over alleged violations tied to constructing a gymnasium annex at an elementary school site dating back to prior legal disputes from 1963. The homeowners argue this new development breaches longstanding restrictive covenants meant to protect their subdivision's integrity.
Two former correctional officers have lost their appeal seeking monetary damages for emotional distress after protesting unsafe working conditions at Cook County Jail during COVID-19 staffing shortages. The Illinois Appellate Court upheld an earlier ruling denying their claims.
