News from October 2015
Couple sues Chicago school board, alleging bullying, sexual abuse of son
The Cook County parents of a minor are suing a teacher and the Chicago school board, alleging sexual abuse of their son.
Former employee sues Bang & Olufsen store, alleging sexual harassment
A Cook County woman is suing an audio equipment manufacturer, alleging sexual harassment at its retail location.
Cancer patient sues Advocate Medical Group, alleging misdiagnosis
A Cook County woman is suing several health care providers, alleging negligence.
Patient sues Stroger Hospital, alleging surgical mistake
A patient is suing a Chicago hospital, alleging medical negligence.
Son sues Mather Pavilion, alleging wrongful death in father's passing
A Cook County man is suing an Evanston nursing home, alleging wrongful death in its treament of his father.
Heart attack victim sues doctor, alleging malpractice
A Cook County patient is suing a heart surgeon, alleging malpractice during surgery.
Cook County Democratic Party makes endorsements for judicial spots on March 2016 primary ballot
The Democratic Party of Cook County has endorsed its candidates for the judicial benches in the Cook County Circuit Court and Illinois First District Appellate Court, and party officials said they believe the "diverse" group represents the region well.
Bus drivers' federal class action says First Student has shorted them wages, overtime
A group of 65 school bus drivers has filed a class action lawsuit against bus company First Student on behalf of potentially thousands of other bus drivers, claiming the company has made a habit of underpaying its drivers. Attorneys Karl W. Roth and William P. Foley of the Roth Law Group, of Chicago, filed the action Tuesday, Oct. 13, in federal court in Chicago.
Lawsuit: Wheaton City Hall, developer conspired to prevent couple from finishing work on home addition
A Wheaton couple have filed suit against the city and their neighbor, a suburban housing developer, who the couple alleged have conspired to prevent them from completing an addition to their home. Jatin “Jay” Patel and Dipika Naik, who are Indian, filed the five-count complaint in federal court in Chicago earlier this week, naming as defendants the city, its code official Joe Kreidl and home builder Joseph Keim, owner and president of Keim Corporation.
Daughter sues Manor Care, alleging negligence caused mother's death
A Cook County woman is suing an Oak Lawn nursing home, alleging negligence in her 73-year-old mother's death.
Patient sues Loyola Medical Center, alleging negligence caused wounds
A 51-year-old Cook County man is suing a health care facility, alleging malpractice.
Daughter sues Northwestern Memorial, alleging negligence in mother's death
A Cook County woman is suing a hospital and a nursing facility, alleging negligence in her mother’s death.
Cook County man sues The Villa, alleging negligence in father's care
A Cook County man is suing a South Holland nursing home, alleging negligence in the death of his a 76-year-old father.
Family blames Elim Christian School for injuries to autistic man
An autistic man and his parents are suing a school, alleging it failed to protect him from a violent classmate.
Judge grounds lawsuit vs Northrop Grumman over 'best efforts' to develop civilian aircraft missile defense system
A federal judge has found Northrop Grumman’s “best efforts” were good enough to allow him to ground a lawsuit brought by a former Northrop employee, who claimed the giant aerospace company and defense contractor should be held accountable for allegedly misleading the U.S. government on its achievements in developing a system to defend aircraft against missiles.
Eyes are on the skies as FAA fines SkyPan for airspace violations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced the largest civil penalty against an unmanned drone aircraft operator, SkyPan. The agency is fining SkyPan $1.9 million, claiming that between March 21, 2012, and Dec. 15, 2014, SkyPan conducted 65 unauthorized operations in the congested skies of heavily populated cities, including Chicago and New York.
Friends, colleagues mourn state high court spokesman Tybor
Friends and colleagues are mourning loss of longtime journalist and spokesman for the Illinois Supreme Court – a man friends say fought for the truth. Joseph R. Tybor, 68, passed away Sat., Oct. 10, at his home in suburban Countryside.
SEIU sues Chicago Park District to overturn pension reform law 'diminishing' district worker retirement payouts
Employees of the Chicago Park District, represented by the Service Employees International Union have challenged the constitutionality of a state law reforming the Park District’s public employee pension fund, which supporters believed would help the district stabilize its pension liabilities. On Oct. 8, SEIU Local 73 and named plaintiffs, Chicago Park District retiree David Biedron and current Chicago Park District employee Heather Kelly, filed suit in Cook County Circuit Court.
Patient sues doctors, affiliated healthcare facilities, alleging malpractice
A Cook County woman is suing her health care providers, alleging malpractice.
Cook County man sues Alden Estates, alleging negligence
A Cook County man is suing a Barrington nursing facility, alleging negligence under the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act in a woman's death.