News from August 2015
Defunct boiler maker, crippled by asbestos claims, files for bankruptcy again
Defunct boiler manufacturer Oakfabco, formerly known as Kewanee Boiler Corporation, has filed for bankruptcy -- the second time in less than 30 years -- and is looking to establish a trust for the asbestos claims that have crippled it, including the 3,400 active cases it is currently facing.
Man sues Dr. Tahir Rohail, health care center over alleged malpractice
A man is suing over claims he was mistreated by a certain physician and an Illinois-based health care center.
CPS building engineer OK to head to trial over claims school principal falsely accused her of misdeeds
A former Chicago Public Schools building engineer who claims a CPS principal repeatedly targeted her with false accusations of criminal activity and other misdeeds will be allowed to continue with her retaliation lawsuit against the Chicago Board of Education.
Woman sues Dollar General over alleged injuries from slipping on floor
A woman is suing over claims that she was injured in the aisles of a Chicago Dollar General store.
Municipal electric customers can't sue over rate hike caused by supplier 'misrepresentations'
A federal judge in Chicago has rejected an attempt by residents of a west suburban community to win relief after their city’s municipal electric utility was forced to increased rates and taxes because a downstate electricity supplier had allegedly misled the city, and, by extension, its electric utility customers and residents, about the electricity it would supply.
Man sues Avenue Care Center over bed sores allegedly developed during stay
A man is suing his former nursing home, Avenue Care Center, for pressure sores he claims he developed while there.
Antitrust litigation climbs vs big four domestic airlines over fees, fare pricing practices
The number of antitrust lawsuits continues to climb in federal courts around the U.S., including in Chicago, against the country’s major domestic airlines, accusing the airlines of colluding to keep their fares and fees artificially elevated. Nationally, federal court records reveal 75 such cases have been introduced in federal district courts against United, American, Southwest and Delta airlines. In Chicago, nine cases have been filed.
Woman sues Thai restaurant for serving allegedly contaminated meal
A woman is suing over claims that she became ill from contaminated food she consumed from Mama Thai Restaurant in Oak Park..
Woman suing Walmart for injuries after clipped by flatbed cart.
Sharion Henry is suing over claims that she was injured by a cart the aisles of Walmart's Niles store.
Woman sues llinois Central Railroad Co over wrongful death
The mother of a bicyclist struck and killed in an accident with a van driven by an Illinois Central Railroad employee in Olympia Fields is suing the railroad company for the wrongful death of her son.
Woman sues Takeda over wrongful death and personal injury
A woman is suing over claims of personal injuries and a wrongful death against a Takeda.
Man sues Aldi over alleged injuries after falling in the store
A man is suing over claims he was injured in the aisles of an Aldi Food Store in Des Plaines after slipping in water.
IL attorney discipline panel recommends lawyer imprisoned for bank fraud lose law license
An Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission’s hearing board has recommended the Supreme Court of Illinois strip the license of an imprisoned lawyer, who the regulators assert showed no remorse for committing a multi-million dollar fraud.
Woman sues Jewel Food for alleged snow removal negligence
A woman is suing over claims that she was injured outside of a Jewel Food store on an unsafe sidewalk during the winter.
FDIC OK to continue pursuit of $100K retainer paid to lawyer just before First DuPage Bank failure
A Chicago federal judge has turned down a motion to dismiss a suit brought against a now-shuttered law firm by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, which is seeking the return of an alleged improper retainer paid the firm by a failing bank. On Aug. 22, 2014, the FDIC filed a one-count complaint against the Coleman Law Firm, of Chicago, demanding return of $100,000 that had been paid the firm by officers of the now defunct First DuPage Bank.
Fliers' suit vs United over senior discount program crashes over lack of written contract
A fourth attempt by a pair of airline travelers to sue United for reducing their perks under a seniors program fell flat on Aug. 10, when a three-justice panel of the Illinois First District Appellate Court upheld the Cook County Circuit Court’s dismissal of the case.
Cook County woman sues Ridgeview Rehab and Nursing Center
A Cook County woman is suing Ridgeview Rehab and Nursing Center over claims they violated the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act.
Man sues Nordstrom's for doing nothing to stop injury-causing fight at Skokie store
A Cook County man is suing a Nordstrom's department retail store in Illinois over claims he was injured by another patron during a fight at its Skokie store.
Cook County man sues Los Alamos restaurant over disability entrance issue
A Cook County man is suing Los Alamos restaurant, of Chicago, over claims it violated the Americans With Disabilities Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act.
Cross sues Walmart over alleged entrance floor mat negligence
Paula Cross of McHenry County is suing over claims that she was injured at the entrance of an Illinois-based Walmart store.