News from August 2016
Photographer says big local Coldwell Banker brokerage wrongly shared photos with Zillow, others
A photographer has sued one of the state’s largest real estate groups, claiming at least two of its agents violated copyright law by sharing his photos for use by Zillow and other online real estate-related sites.
Class action: Honda CR-V reeks of gas, carmaker hasn't done enough to fix it
A Wisconsin couple have brought a federal class action against Honda, alleging the automaker should be made to pay for selling CR-V automobiles it knew would intermittently reek of gasoline inside the passenger cabin, and for doing nothing to fix the problem, even after receiving potentially thousands of complaints from owners of the compact sport utility vehicle.
Health providers accused of failing to head off cardiac event
A family is suing a doctor, identified as Carl Eybel, and Rush University Medical Center, in a wrongful death claim alleging they didn't do enough to prevent the death of their relative.
Patient says ill-fitting denture supplied by dentists pulled out implants
A patient is suing dentists, identified in the complaint as Dhiraj Sharma, DDS, and Rauf Abdul Yousuf, DMD, and their dental practices, identified as American Dental Associates, Ltd., and Archer Dental Specialists Inc., alleging they improperly provided him with an ill-fitting denture, which pulled out several dental implants.
Man sues limo service for allowing passenger to allegedly assault him
A man is suing limo service Rokstars Chicago and one of its passengers, identified in the complaint as Corry Simmons, alleging the limo company didn't do enough to stop the passenger from allegedly injuring the plaintiff.
Widow claims medical care for heart patient fell short
An administrator of a deceased man's estate is suing a doctor, identified in the complaint as Imran Ali, and Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation d/b/a Advocate Trinity Hospital; and Advocate Health Care, in a wrongful death claim alleging negligence in medical care.
'Watchdogs' appeal DuPage judge's OK of lawsuit over reporting of alleged 'pay to play' for COD contract
Journalists who help chronicle corruption in Illinois governments have asked a state appeals court to step in, after a DuPage County judge refused to dismiss a $16 million defamation lawsuit brought by a woman who claims the men known as the Edgar County Watchdogs wrongly accused her of committing a crime when they wrote she engaged in “pay to play” and used an improper exemption to secure a no-bid contract from the College of DuPage – awarded the same day she joined the college’s fundraising fo
Deal slices $2.3 million unpaid child support judgment vs Herscher car dealer; sanctions still pending
A Flossmoor woman who a judge had ordered to receive almost $2.3 million from a Herscher car dealership has agreed to a settlement deal, greatly reducing the amount of money she will collect as the result of her lawsuit over the dealership’s alleged failure to withhold child support payments from the paychecks of the woman’s ex-husband.
Patient claims inappropriate sexual behavior by doctor
A patient is suing Robert J. Hughes, a doctor and employee of Advocate Health, citing alleged battery, negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Passenger says gap between jet bridge, airplane caused injuries stepping off airliner at Midway
A passenger is suing Midwest Airlines' Terminal Consortium, Southwest Airlines, Professional Business Providers Inc. and the City of Chicago, alleging negligence in connection with an injury she suffered while leaving an airplane at Midway Airport.
Woman sues Stroger Reproductive Health clinic over abortion complications
A woman is suing Cook County's Reproductive Health Services clinic, operated by John H. Stroger Hospital, alleging she experienced complications from an improperly performed abortion.
Man says lumber fell on him at Menards store
A man is suing home improvement retailer Menards, saying he was injured when lumber fell on him at a local store.
Advocate hopes case of judge letting fired clerk hear cases should prompt greater voter attention
The head of an Illinois coalition that monitors judges says the news that a Cook County Circuit Court judge may have allowed a recently-fired law clerk to hear cases while wearing judge's robes should inspire voters to carefully consider who they’re electing to the bench.
CAT equipment dealer Patten Industries demands former sales rep pay $9 million for alleged misconduct
A DuPage County heavy equipment dealer hopes to extract nearly $9 million from a former employee for alleged misconduct, including allegedly using special sales promotions to improperly pad his pay at his employer’s expense.
GlaxoSmithKline must face Paxil birth defects claims from out-of-state plaintiffs in Cook County: Panel
Drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline, a United Kingdom-based company whose U.S. operations are headquartered in Philadelphia, will need to face legal action in Cook County court over claims its drug, Paxil, caused birth defects, after an appeals court ruled local state courts have jurisdiction under Illinois law to preside over the lawsuits – even complaints brought by plaintiffs who have no significant connection to Illinois.
Chicago boat tour company asks court to rule Cook County can't tax its river, lake tours
A Chicago tour boat company is asking a Cook County circuit judge to rule a Cook County administrative law judge was right to say the county can’t apply an amusement tax on the company’s Chicago River and Lake Michigan boat tours, but to find the administrative law judge did so for the wrong reason – a move which could also spell taxing trouble for the operators of Chicago’s walking tours.
Jail time for Maine egg distributors should prompt caution, diligence from other food execs, attorney says
Food company executives should be on notice that a new federal emphasis on cracking down on food safety violations could land them in jail, should their company be found liable for food-borne disease outbreaks, after a federal appeals court upheld jail sentences for two corporate officers found responsible for failing to prevent the distribution of eggs contaminated with salmonella that affected 56,000 people.
Woman claims cancer was diagnosed late
CHICAGO — A patient is suing Dr. Mark Arnett, MacNeal Physicians Group LLC and VHS of Illinois Inc. d/b/a MacNeal Hospital, alleging negligence in medical care.
Couple claim infection wasn't treated properly
CHICAGO — A couple's lawsuit against Jitendra Dassani, M.D.; Kenji Muro, M.D.; Darian Esfahani, M.D.; Advocate Health and Hospital Corporation, d/b/a Advocate Medical Group; Mohammad Siddiqui, M.D.; Mohammad Siddqui M.D., Ltd.; Shana Nelson, D.O.; Erin Nasrallah, M.D.; Shalini Patel, M.D.; Northshore Nephrology Ltd.; Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation, d/b/a Advocate Lutheran General Hospital; Alden Northshore Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Inc.; and Advocate North Side Health Netwo
Woman claims staple was left in ankle after surgery
CHICAGO — A patient is suing Specialty Physicians of Illinois LLC and Robert Coats II, M.D., alleging negligence in medical care.