News from August 2016
FAA relaxes regulations for drone aircraft, opening them to more commercial uses
The Federal Aviation Administration has released a new set of more relaxed regulations on the use of drone aircraft, making the craft more accessible and useful for those in construction and other industries.
OSHA fines increase significantly, in first-ever rise
Fines have increased significantly for employers found to be in violation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Nursing home accused of negligence in connection with death
CHICAGO — An administrator of a deceased woman's estate is suing Aurora Pac LLC, The Grove of Fox Valley, Aurora Rehabilitation & Living Center and Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC, in a wrongful death claim alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Boy, father claim negligence by perfusionists
CHICAGO — A patient and his father are suing perfusionists Pamela Kutz and Gregory Mork, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Man claims errors in hearing regarding his employment termination
CHICAGO — A man is suing the City of Chicago and its Human Resources Board, alleging errors in a discharge hearing.
Ex-Peterson lawyer, patent attorneys at odds over fees, share of Gerchen Keller 3rd party loan in patent lawsuit
A lawyer who led the defense of Drew Peterson has launched a court fight with a pair of prominent Chicago patent litigation lawyers, saying the Chicago firm of Niro McAndrews owes him more than $32 million for allegedly horning in on a patent lawsuit against the makers of supermarket canned soup dispensers, while maneuvering to secure a chunk of a financing deal through leading lawsuit financier Gerchen Keller Capital, and cutting him and another attorney out of the case altogether.
Neglect of duties alleged in wrongful death case
CHICAGO — An administrator of a deceased woman's estate is suing Alden of Waterford LLC, Alden Management Services Inc. and Floyd Schlossberg in a wrongful death case alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Poor evaluation cited in wrongful death allegation
CHICAGO — An administrator of a deceased woman's estate is suing Franciscan Alliance Inc., d/b/a Olympia Fields Hospital; Manish Dhamija, M.D.; Specialty Physicians of Illinois LLC; Lito Fajardo, M.D.; and Northstar Anesthesia of Illinois LLC, in a wrongful death claim alleging negligence in medical care.
Man says falls were nursing home's fault
CHICAGO — A man is suing Midway Neurological and Rehabilitation Center LLC; Midway Neurological and Rehabilitation Center; Midway Neurological and Rehabilitation Realty LLC; and Infinity Healthcare Management of Illinois LLC, alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Estate administrator blames care providers for death
CHICAGO — An administrator of a deceased man's estate is suing Advocate Christ Medical Center, Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation and Michael Cudworth, M.D., in a wrongful death claim alleging negligence in medical care.
Man blames pressure ulcers on negligence
CHICAGO — A man is suing Alden-Princeton Rehabilitation and Health Care Center Inc. and Alden Princeton, alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Airline wifi supplier Gogo says ex-lawyers' missteps cost the company patents, market presence
Chicago-based GoGo, facing stiff competition as it looks to maintain is place atop the in-flight wireless Internet market, is going on the offensive against its old legal team, alleging its former lawyers failed to adequately protect Gogo’s patents.
Illinois attorney general joins lawsuit to block merger of Humana into Aetna
CHICAGO – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is the latest attorney general to join a lawsuit with the U.S. Department of Justice to block the proposed merger of Humana and Aetna.
Man claims food was tainted with salmonella
CHICAGO — A man is suing Urban Esencia Kitchen, d/b/a Esencia Urban Kitchen, alleging that he was negligently served tainted food.
Claim targets driver, employer in pedestrian's death
CHICAGO — An administrator is suing Jerzy Jaje and his employer, Thatch Canopies Inc., alleging negligence in operation of a vehicle that struck a pedestrian and caused his death.
Suit alleges negligence by long-term care facility
CHICAGO — A representative of a resident in a long-term care facility is suing The Grove of Lagrange Park LLC, d/b/a The Grove of Lagrange Park, and Lagrange Skilled Nursing Facility LLC, d/b/a The Grove of Lagrange Park Living & Rehab, alleging negligence.
Man claims surgical clip wasn't removed
CHICAGO — A man is suing Sanath Kumar, M.D.; Sanath Kumar, M.D., Ltd.; Advocate South Suburban Hospital; and Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation, alleging negligence in medical care.
Wrongful death case filed against nursing home
CHICAGO — An administrator of a deceased man's estate has filed a class-action lawsuit against Manor Care of Palos Heights (West) IL LLC, Manorcare Health Services LLC, d/b/a HCR Manorcare LLC, and Heartland Employment Services LLC, in a wrongful death claim alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Seventh Circuit: Walgreens, shareholder settlement little more than $370K payday for lawyers
Calling the lawsuit an example of a “racket” aimed at merging companies, a federal appeals panel in Chicago has tossed out a settlement intended to end a shareholder class action brought over the Walgreens Boots Alliance merger, saying the lawsuit and related settlement did nothing more than contribute a quick $370,000 payment to the plaintiffs’ lawyers.
US government says HSBC improperly repossessed US Armed Forces members' vehicles
The U.S. Department of Justice has sued HSBC, accusing the prominent lender of illegally repossessing cars belonging to members of the U.S. Armed Forces.