News from August 2016
Man says fall injuries could have been prevented
CHICAGO — A man is suing The Ponds of Wealshire L.L.C. and Aleksandr Podolsky, M.D., alleging negligence in nursing home and medical care.
Suit blames company for alleged lewd behavior by employee
CHICAGO — A woman is suing RCN Telecom Services of Illinois LLC, citing alleged liability and negligence.
John Crane wants lawsuits vs asbestos attorneys consolidated; law firm argues cases aren’t related
A company that has been frequently targeted by asbestos attorneys now wants the lawsuits it filed in June against two separate firms to be heard before a single judge.
State Supreme Court: Unmarried couples still don't get same property rights as divorcing married couples
Despite changing societal views on marriage romantic relationships, and particularly the acceptance of same-sex marriage and domestic partnerships, the Illinois Supreme Court said cohabiting domestic partners still should not enjoy the same rights as divorcing married partners under existing law when dividing up property and assets at the end of the relationship.
Couple seek damages in medical case
CHICAGO — A couple's lawsuit against Shaun O' Leary, M.D.; NCH Medical Group Inc.; Northwest Community Healthcare d/b/a Northwest Community Hospital; and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, alleges negligence in medical care.
Man claims improper water temperature caused wife's death
CHICAGO — An administrator of his deceased wife's estate is suing Briar Trace Condominium Association; Edward Horak, d/b/a Horak Management; and Boris Kofman, in a wrongful death claim alleging that dangerously hot tap water resulted in his wife's death from scalding injuries.
Estate executor accuses nursing home in death case
CHICAGO — An executor of a deceased man's estate is suing The Admiral at the Lake; Linda Clifton, R.N.; and Olaronke Omotade, R.N., in a wrongful death claim alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Woman blames nursing home for health problem
CHICAGO — A woman is suing Lexington Health Care Center of La Grange Inc. and Royal Management Corporation, alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Estate administrator files claim over alleged negligence
CHICAGO — An administrator of a deceased man's estate is suing Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation d/b/a Advocate Physician Partners; Advocate Health Partners d/b/a Advocate Physician Partners; Geetha Reddy, M.D.; Geetha M. Reddy, S.C.; Arkan Alrashid, M.D.; Northshore Center for Gastroenterology, S.C.; Peter Puthenveetil, M.D.; and Greenleaf Medical Associates, S.C., in a wrongful death claim alleging negligence in medical care.
Appeals panel: ICC has the power to define ComEd's rate structure formula
An Illinois appellate court has upheld a decision by the Illinois Commerce Commission defining the terms that govern how ComEd can tweak its power rates.
Woman blames hospital for fall injuries
CHICAGO — A woman is suing Rush Oak Park Hospital Inc., alleging negligence in her care.
Wrongful death allegation filed against nursing home
CHICAGO — An administrator of a deceased woman's estate is suing Applewood Rehabilitation Center LLC d/b/a Applewood Rehabilitation Center; Generations at Applewood LLC d/b/a Applewood Rehabilitation Center; Ihidia Miguel, R.N.; Marge Hawkins, R.N.; Dianne O'Connor, R.N.; and S.I.R. Management Inc., in a wrongful death claim alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Woman claims damages stemming from surgery
CHICAGO — A woman is suing William Hopkins, M.D., and Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation d/b/a Advocate Medical Group, alleging negligence in medical care.
Patient claims improper treatment in podiatric care
CHICAGO — A patient is suing Todd Lewis, D.P.M., and Whitney Castle, D.P.M., alleging negligence in podiatric care.
Woman says lisp, pain among results of negligence
CHICAGO — A woman is suing Michael J. Zak, D.D.S., individually and as agent/ employee of Associates for Oral, Maxillofacial and Implant Surgery Ltd., and Associates for Oral, Maxillofacial and Implant Surgery Ltd., alleging negligence in dental care.
Class action says Walgreens wrongly collected 5 cent bottled water tax from other drink sales
A man who claims Walgreens wrongly charged him a 5 cent sales tax on drinks he purchased at their stores has brought a class action lawsuit against the nation’s largest chain of drug stores, claiming the retailer likely similarly overcharged potentially thousands of other people and should be made to pay under Illinois law.
Cook County judge suspended for allegedly letting clerk hear cases from bench
A Cook County judge has been removed from the bench, while the judges who oversee Cook County’s circuit courts investigate whether she allowed a law clerk who is seeking election to the Cook County bench to hear at least two cases in her courtroom while wearing the judge’s robes.
Another ex-executive sues Westchester-based airport, train station concessionaire over pay, conditions
A Westchester-based operator of airport and train station concessions, already embroiled in litigation with some of its former executives, has been hit with another lawsuit from one of its corporate officers, who has accused the company of shorting him half a million dollars pay.
Man claims injury as result of surgery
CHICAGO — A man is suing Anuj S. Puppala, M.D.; Hinsdale Orthopaedics Associates; and Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers, alleging negligence in medical care.
Woman alleges negligence in care at Provident Hospital
CHICAGO — An individual is suing Cook County, d/b/a Provident Hospital, alleging negligence in medical care.