News from February 2016
Illinois Supreme Court physician credentialing discovery ruling not necessarily a game changer
Health care workers and others will undoubtedly carefully study the impact of a recent Illinois Supreme Court decision pertaining to the discoverability of physicians' credential applications held by hospitals. But the decision may not affect as much as some fear it might.
Target can't dismiss injury lawsuit brought by family of child hurt skateboarding inside Vernon Hills store
Target must continue to defend itself in a liability suit after a federal judge refused to dismiss the complaint of a family whose child was injured riding an unsold skateboard inside a Vernon Hills store.
Medical society executive sues over defamatory emails, alleged coverup attempt
An executive at a Chicago-based medical society has brought a lawsuit against a South Barrington man he accused of defaming him in an email to colleagues, sparking an investigation by his employer the executive said damaged his reputation, despite an alleged attempt by the other man to claim the email was actually the work of someone who hacked his email account.
Daughter blames mother’s death on surgical mistake at Thorek Memorial
CHICAGO — A Cook County woman is suing Thorek Memorial Hospital and two doctors, claiming their negligence during bowel surgery caused her mother’s death.
River Oaks Honda customer accuses dealership of negligence in fall
CHICAGO — A Cook County woman is suing a Honda dealership over injuries she says she suffered during a fall on the premises.
Father's death prompts daughter's suit against nursing home
CHICAGO — A Cook County woman is suing the nursing home where her 76-year-old father lived, Norridge Gardens, claiming it allowed him to develop allegedly fatal complications.
Alleged stroke misdiagnosis prompts suit against doctor, medical center
CHICAGO — A Cook County woman is suing Pro Care Medical Center, claiming they misdiagnosed her stroke.
Mechanic accuses BP, others of causing his cancer
CHICAGO — A Cook County auto mechanic is suing BP, ExxonMobil and a dozen other defendants, claiming the chemicals in their products gave him cancer.
Husband blames wife’s lung cancer death on delayed treatment
CHICAGO — A Cook County man is suing Physicians of the North Shore, claiming a doctor there misdiagnosed and delayed treatment of his wife’s ultimately fatal lung cancer.
Patron accuses Small Bar of overserving alleged assailant
CHICAGO — A Cook County man says a fellow patron at Small Bar on North Albany Avenue got drunk and assaulted him after allegedly being served too much liquor.
Man blames wife’s death on alleged negligence at Advocate Health
CHICAGO — A Cook County man claims that doctors at Advocate Health and Hospitals were negligent during his wife’s surgery, leading to her death.
Attack victim sues MSUB Enterprises, alleging negligence
CHICAGO — A 28-year-old Cook County man says he was injured in an unprovoked attack by three men on the premises of MSUB Enterprises that left him in a coma for a time, and unable to work for eight months.
Class action says Ford knew about 'inherent defect' in PowerShift transmission, never told car owners
A Plainfield woman has brought a class action suit against Ford, claiming the automaker knew the PowerShift transmission it offers on Fiestas and Focuses is defective, but has never publicly acknowledged the defect or offered restitution to vehicle owners.
Patient blames stroke on alleged negligence at dialysis center
A Cook County man is suing Davita Montclare Dialysis Center in Chicago, claiming he suffered a stroke.
Man accuses UP, Metra of negligence after being hit by trains
A Cook County man is suing Union Pacific Railroad and Metra, based on a claim that he was struck by two commuter trains that were allegedly speeding in hazardous conditions after a snowstorm last year.
Patient claims permanent injuries from catheterization
A Cook County man says staff at Northwest Community Hospital allegedly damaged his urinary tract with improper catheterization.
Woman claims dentists missed periodontal disease
A Cook County woman is suing two dental practices, claiming her periodontal disease was misdiagnosed and improperly treated.
Class actions say Purina, Wellpet brand 'made in USA' dog foods actually aren't
A woman and dog owner from west central Illinois has brought class action lawsuits against two dog food makers, alleging their kibble, while marketed as “made in the USA,” actually includes ingredients sourced from outside the U.S., placing American dogs at risk and violating state consumer fraud laws.
Appeals panel: Circuit judge erred in not giving female domestic violence victim order of protection
The First District Appellate Court of Illinois expressed strong disapproval of a Cook County circuit court judge’s handling of a domestic violence case, in which the alleged victim’s request for an order of protection was denied and a less-stringent civil restraining order was issued instead.
Judges disagree if county can sue, but appeal won't slow Cook's predatory lending suit vs HSBC
A Chicago federal judge will not slow down Cook County’s predatory lawsuit against HSBC, denying a request from HSBC to place the county’s legal action on hold to allow a federal appeals court to iron out differing opinions among local federal judges as to whether the county actually has standing under federal law to sue HSBC and other banks over allegations the banks discriminated against borrowers based on race and worsened local housing markets.