News from March 2016
Estate administrator blames health professionals for patient's death
CHICAGO — An estate administrator is suing a Streamwood health care facility, alleging negligence led to a patient's death.
Patient alleges health service provider caused injuries
CHICAGO — A Chicago woman is suing a Melrose Park health services provider, alleging negligence resulting in injury
Customer blames restaurant owner for assault, injuries
CHICAGO- A customer is suing a Palatine restaurant and bar owner, alleging negligence for injuries he says he suffered in an assault.
Bensenville residents again claim O'Hare runway noise illegal property taking; Chicago takes case to federal court
A group of Bensenville residents whose homes lie in the flight path of a busy newer runway at O’Hare International Airport have made another attempt at suing the city of Chicago for allegedly demolishing their quality of life by allowing the aircraft to roar past 500 feet or less above their homes almost round the clock.
McPier says Uber, Lyft need to start paying taxes for passenger pickups at O'Hare, Midway
McPier has asked a Cook County judge to order ridesharing services Uber and Lyft begin meeting their obligations to pay a tax each time they pick up passengers at Chicago’s airports.
Patient blames medical service providers' negligence for injury
CHICAGO — A patient is suing medical practices and a doctor, alleging their negligence resulted in injury.
Patient alleges Loyola Medical Center caused injuries
CHICAGO — A patient is suing Loyola Medical Center and two doctors, alleging their negligence caused injuries.
Estate administrator alleges health services' negligence led to death
CHICAGO — An estate administrator is suing health care services and health professionals, alleging their negligence led to injury and death.
Appeals court punishes lawyer again in continuing saga over 'frivolous' litigation vs Kindercare
A state appeals panel has ordered a lawyer to fork over another $22,864 in sanctions – bringing his total to more than $166,000 – for filing “frivolous” motions and appeals meant to harass a company that runs a chain of child care centers, in connection with a suit the lawyer pursued on behalf of a former employee fired by the company.
Estate administrator blames long-term care facility for patient's injury
CHICAGO — An estate administrator is suing a Palos Heights nursing home, alleging its negligence caused a patient to suffer injury and later death.
Mother sues Northwestern Memorial Hospital after son's death
CHICAGO — Mara Berger is suing Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation, a health care services company, citing alleged negligence.
Southpoint Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LLC accused of negligent care
CHICAGO – A Chicago nursing care facility is being accused of negligent care.
Long-term nursing care facility resident alleges it didn't prevent falls
CHICAGO – A resident is suing an Orland Park long-term care facility alleging that it knowingly violated the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act by failing to supervise properly her nursing care and treatment.
Couple sues hospital, pharmacist over alleged damages from Coumadin dosage
CHICAGO – A couple has filed a suit against a pharmacist and a hospital alleging that they negligently failed to properly monitor the procedures for a certain medication.
Manorcare of Hinsdale accused of negligence, wrongful death
CHICAGO – A woman alleges that a Hinsdale care facility violated the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act by failing to render adequate assistance and supervision in giving care and treatment.
Hanover Insurance Co. alleges faulty air conditioner caused fire
CHICAGO – An insurance company on behalf of a client is suing several businesses alleging that they manufactured defective air conditioning units.
Glenbridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre resident files suit to obtain records
CHICAGO – A resident of a nursing facility is suing it, alleging it failed to produce her requested medical records.
Multiple hospitals, care facilities accused of wrongful death
CHICAGO – A Markham woman is suing hospitals and nursing facilities alleging the wrongful death of her mother.
Daughter alleges The Grove at Lincoln Park Living & Rehab Center was negligent in father's care
CHICAGO – A woman alleges that a rehabilitation facility failed to exercise reasonable care in the treatment, care and supervision of her late father.
Just beachy: Appellate panel says Winnetka couple not obligated to let neighbors use property to get to Lake Michigan
An appellate court panel has waded into a dispute between Winnetka neighbors, affirming a lower court’s ruling that a couple whose home borders the Lake Michigan shore has no legal obligation to allow neighbors to cross their property in order to access the beach.