News from April 2016
Insurance company seeks damages after house fire
CHICAGO – An insurance company has filed a suit against a Downers Grove construction company alleging that its employees' negligence caused a house fire.
Northeast Bank alleges loan has not been paid
CHICAGO – A Maine banking institution alleges it is owed more than $2 million.
Franklin Park mayor files suit against Cook County resident alleging defamation
CHICAGO – The mayor of the Village of Franklin Park is suing a Cook County resident alleging that he knowingly and maliciously republished false information and accusations.
Cook County resident accuses city of wrongful death
CHICAGO – A mother alleges that her unarmed son was shot seven times by a police officer.
Illinois legislative analyst offers employers tips on handling employee medical marijuana use
Some employers in Illinois are still coming to grips with legalized medical marijuana use.
But in some ways, legalized medical marijuana has resulted in little change in employer and employee policies, said Chris Lindsey, Marijuana Policy Project's legislative analyst for Illinois.
Disabled adult's guardian sues health care service providers
CHICAGO – A guardian of a disabled man alleges that he was not properly treated and suffered injuries.
Farmer accuses neighbor of sickening him, his animals with insecticide
CHICAGO – A Woodstock farmer has filed suit against a neighboring farm alleging that it failed to exercise reasonable care and caution in using a pesticide.
Cruise line, timeshare seller who tacked pitches to phone surveys likely broke law, judge says
A federal judge has ruled a group of companies that used promises of free cruises to entice people to take telephone political surveys appeared to have broken federal law, clearing the way for a class action to continue against a cruise line and seller of vacation timeshares.
Judge: Taxi drivers have constitutional beef, but won't issue injunction regarding city regulation of Uber, Lyft
A Chicago federal judge has again refused to toss a lawsuit brought against the city of Chicago by an association of regulated taxi and livery drivers, saying the taxi operators have a legitimate legal beef to settle with the city over the different ways the city regulates traditional taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft.
Patient accuses Harvey health service providers of negligence
CHICAGO — A Park Forest patient is suing Harvey medical providers, alleging they disclosed protected health information.
Family blames Chicago nursing care facility for relative's death
CHICAGO — An estate administrator is suing a Chicago nursing care facility, alleging negligence caused a relative's death.
Employee alleges property owners' negligence caused him injuries
CHICAGO — A Chicago man is suing a restaurant and bank, alleging their negligence led to him suffering injuries.
Class action: Down To Lunch smartphone app illegally used users' phone contact lists to send spam promo texts
The owners and developers of the hot new social networking app Down To Lunch have been hit with a class action lawsuit, alleging they illegally used text messages to “spam-vite” potentially thousands of people to download the app.
Scrollable window trips up credit reporting bureau in lawsuit over arbitration; other businesses should take note
A recent federal appeals court ruling should prompt businesses who post digital contracts online to review their documents and policies, including how the digital contracts are displayed and how potential customers are notified of arbitration provisions, among others.
Attorney blames nursing, rehabilitation facility for client's injuries
CHICAGO — An attorney is suing a Westchester nursing care and rehabilitation facility, alleging negligence caused injuries to her client.
Son blames Chicago long-term care facility for mother's death
CHICAGO — A son is suing a Chicago long-term nursing care facility, alleging negligence caused his mother's death.
Lawsuit: Doctor who sued Advocate for firing him for revealing 'sex predator' illegally taped conversations
A doctor who sued an Oak Lawn hospital for allegedly firing him in retaliation for attempting to unmask a “sexual predator” working at the hospital has come under examination himself in a lawsuit allegedly illegally recording private workplace conversations in an effort to ensnare his former supervisor and others working at the hospital.
Parents, child file suit against health care providers over obstetrical care
CHICAGO – A couple has filed suit against a doctor alleging that the mother was not properly evaluated during her pregnancy.
Parents allege prescribed morphine was cause of son's death
CHICAGO – The parents of a teen have filed a wrongful death suit against several physicians, pharmacies and health care facilities.
Chicago dentist settles defamation suit against ABC7 over investigative news report
A Chicago dentist, who sued a Chicago television station and one of its news reporters for allegedly smearing him in an investigative report, appears to have quietly settled his legal action.