News from June 2016
Jury awards $53 million med malpractice verdict, but U of Chicago asks judge to toss it
A Cook County jury awarded 12-year-old Isaiah Ewing and his family $53 million in a medical malpractice suit against the University of Chicago’s hospital on Wednesday, thought to be the largest medical malpractice verdict in the county's history.
Wrongful-death suit says nursing care inadequate
CHICAGO — Executors of a deceased man's estate have filed a wrongful-death suit against Rest Haven Illiana Christian Convalescent Home, Victorian Village Health and Wellness Center, and Rest Haven Illiana Christian Convalescent Home d/b/a Victorian Village Health and Wellness Center, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries in a nursing care facility.
Man sues store owner over injuries
CHICAGO — A man is suing Lowe's Home Centers LLC, alleging negligence and insufficient measurese taken to prevent injuries.
Man says he was unjustly fired from McDonald's
CHICAGO — A former employee is suing Buckley Management, Inc., d/b/a McDonald's, and Dayja, Inc., d/b/a McDonald's, citing alleged retaliation and wrongful termination.
Wrongful-death suit targets nursing facility
CHICAGO — An administrator of a deceased woman's estate is suing Presence Villa Scalabrini N&R, Presence RHC Senior Services, Presence Villa Scalabrini Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Villa Scalabrini Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Presence RHC Corporation and Presence Health Network, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries in a nursing care facility.
Woman alleges failure to provide care in timely fashion
CHICAGO — A representative is suing The University of Chicago Medical Center d/b/a University of Chicago Medicine, David Howes, M.D., and Rickquel Tripp, M.D., alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Plaintiff says nursing care inadequate
CHICAGO — An administrator of a deceased woman's estate is suing Countryside Care Centre Inc., Countryside Care LLC, Presence Central and Suburban Hospitals Network d/b/a Presence Mercy Medical Center, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Wrongful-death suit says facility failed to prevent assault
CHICAGO — An independent administrator of a deceased man's estate has filed a wrongful-death suit against Courtyard Healthcare Center, LLC, d/b/a Courtyard Healthcare Center: Premier Healthcare Management, LLC; David Cheplowitz; Barak Baver; Caroline Hamilton; and Reynold Gavin a/k/a Gavin Reynolds, a long-term nursing care facility and people associated with it, alleging that the decedent was not properly protected against an assault by Gavin, a fellow resident.
Patient says care providers didn't use proper MRI machine
CHICAGO — A patient is suing The University of Chicago Medical Center, Geraldine Diaz, D.O., Laura Michalesko, CRNA and John Doe, health providers, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Company claims it hasn't been paid for aluminum products
CHICAGO — An Illinois corporation is suing Texas-based S.B. Southern Welding L.L.C. and Gregory Shane Boston, citing alleged breach of contract and unpaid debt.
Woman claims metal bolt caused her to fall
CHICAGO — A woman is suing Village of Calumet Park, a municipality, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Building owners being held liable for ADA violations
CHICAGO – Though architects must pass a rigorous certification process, a string of recent court decisions -- including one involving the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) -- indicates building owners and developers aren’t able to hold them responsible if their finished building doesn’t meet federal access laws.
Jury awards $7.75 million verdict in neurosurgeon malpractice case
The widow and two adult children of a patient who died of cardiac complications hours after spinal surgery were recently awarded a $7.75 million verdict by the Cook County Circuit Court in their lawsuit against the doctor who performed the spinal surgery.
Daimler lawsuit: IL board won't allow it to cut off dealership that admitted to hacking Daimler's system
Calling a state agency’s recent decision akin to “saying a criminal is innocent of burglary if he breaks into a house but does not succeed in stealing anything,” truck maker Daimler Trucks North America has asked a Cook County judge to determine the Illinois Motor Vehicle Review Board was wrong to determine Daimler was not justified in cutting off a dealership group which admitted to stealing information from Daimler to gain a competitive advantage over a rival Daimler dealer.
Cook County Clerk calls for funding of voter registration tech to keep voter records current
With the presidential election approaching this November, Cook County Clerk David Orr is calling for the state to keep its promise to fund a program to more efficiently keep voter registration records up to date.
Man says manager caused him to leave job
CHICAGO — A man is suing Jason Freewalt, his former workplace manager, citing alleged discrimination, hostile work environment, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Man says hospital didn't protect him from psychiatric patient
CHICAGO — A patient is suing Riveredge Hospital and Universal Health Services, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Man says company failed to provide proper safety gear
CHICAGO — A man is suing Jane Addams Resource Corporation, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Woman alleges discrimination, harassment at workplace
CHICAGO — A woman is suing Diamond Pancake House Inc., an employer, citing alleged discrimination, retaliation and sexual harassment.
Woman claims improper evaluation by dental practice
CHICAGO — A woman is suing Earl Schneider, D.D.S., d/b/a Earl Schneider, D.D.S., S.C., and Earl Schneider, D.D.S., S.C.,, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.