News from March 2016
Class action demands Cook County refund bail bond fees retained by circuit clerk before 2016
A man who was acquitted of murder charges stemming from a 2014 Palatine bar fight has sued the offices of Cook County’s circuit clerk and treasurer, alleging they kept far too much of his bail bond fees – and he believes they likely did the same to potentially thousands of others who have posted bond in recent years.
EEOC changing rules on disseminating business info, prompting worries for employers
The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has recently added procedures that could force employers to release position statements and non-confidential attachments to those accusing them of wrongdoing - potentially including labor unions - on request. These changes in normal procedure have created a sense of concern for employers, as they contemplate what kinds of information could be disclosed by federal regulators.
Mother blames Elmhurst medical practitioners for son's eye injury
CHICAGO — A mother is suing Elmhurst medical practitioners, alleging negligence led to her son's eye injury.
Family blames long-term care facility for relative's death
CHICAGO — An estate administrator is suing a South Holland health care facility, alleging negligence caused her relative's death.
Former Drew Peterson lawyer asks court to order Google to reveal who posted alleged defamatory reviews
A Chicago lawyer, who had been part of the defense team representing Drew Peterson before departing amid an acrimonious split with her former law partner, has asked a Cook County court to order Google to reveal the identities of people she said left libelous reviews on one of her law practice’s social media pages.
Cook County woman alleges medical supply company negligence led to injuries
CHICAGO — A Cook County woman is suing two medical supply companies, alleging negligence resulting in injury.
Disabled man blames medical equipment company for wheelchair collapse
CHICAGO — A Chicago man with a disability is suing a Lombard medical equipment company, alleging negligence resulted in injuries.
Wife blames construction company for husband's death
CHICAGO — A wife is suing a construction company, alleging negligence caused her husband's death.
Patient files suit against medical health service providers, alleges injuries after procedure
CHICAGO – A man alleges negligent care from doctors and medical facilities caused him further injury.
Administrator files suit against rehabilitation facility alleging ulcers contributed to man's death
CHICAGO – An independent administrator is suing a rehabilitation facility alleging that it knowingly violated the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act by failing to provide proper assistance and supervision in giving care and treatment.
Three facilities accused of negligent care
CHICAGO – An estate administrator has filed suit against three health care facilities alleging they failed to provide appropriate assistance and supervision in giving care and treatment.
Man cleared of double murder OK'd to sue Northwestern, journalism professor he says put him behind bars
A man whose conviction on double murder charges was vacated after it was revealed a Northwestern University journalism professor and the investigator with whom he worked had allegedly falsified evidence implicating him in the killings has won the chance to continue with his lawsuit against the university and the people he alleged wrongly put him behind bars to boost their own prestige and careers.
Court curbs Canadian Pacific's attempt to block Tollway from trying to take rail yard land for Elgin-O'Hare project
A federal judge has refused to apply the brakes to the Illinois Tollway’s plans to improve and extend the Elgin-O’Hare Expressway, saying one of the country’s largest railroad operators jumped the green light in asking the court to block the Tollway from even starting up the process of taking land from one of the company’s railyards for the new highway.
Online casino-style game provider beats back class action alleging it hosts illegal gambling
A federal judge has sided with online casino-style game company Double Down Interactive in a potential class action lawsuit which alleged the company's games violated Illinois gambling laws, and the company should pay back those who had paid to play its games.
Husband blames health service providers for wife's death
CHICAGO — A husband is suing a Chicago hospital and two health professionals, alleging negligence caused his wife's death.
Patient blames health service provider for injuries
CHICAGO — A patient is suing a health care provider and two medical professionals, alleging negligence resulting in injury.
Failed state senate candidate files $1 million defamation suit vs incumbent state senator over campaign flier
Two weeks after his bid to win the Democratic nomination for the Illinois State Senate seat representing several south suburban communities ended in defeat, a Hazel Crest lawyer and local library board member has brought a defamation lawsuit against the incumbent state senator who bested him, claiming a flier allegedly distributed by the incumbent’s reelection campaign went too far.
WTTW wins copyright suit vs FilmOn; judge says online TV retransmitter can't be considered cable TV system
A judge has switched off a court challenge by an Internet company that wants to retransmit the programming of WTTW – Chicago's PBS station – to online users, saying the company isn’t authorized to do so, because it doesn’t meet the required federal definition of a "cable system" and thus is infringing on WTTW's copyright.
Patient accuses Homewood long-term nursing facility of poor care
CHICAGO — A patient is suing a Homewood long-term nursing facility, alleging negligence led to injuries and suffering.
Estate blames nursing care facility for patient's death
CHICAGO — An estate administrator is suing a Beecher nursing home facility, alleging negligence led to a patient's death.