News from May 2016
Husband accuses Joliet long-term care facility of wrongful death
CHICAGO — An estate administrator is suing a Joliet long-term care facility, alleging negligence caused the death of his wife.
Patient accuses dentist of negligence in failed tooth extraction
CHICAGO — A patient is suing a Cook County dentist, alleging failure to perform a tooth extraction.
Patient alleges clinic allowed unlicensed doctor to provide psychiatric aid
CHICAGO — A patient is suing a Chicago clinic, alleging it allowed an unauthorized doctor to provide psychiatric care to patients.
Two men accuse Riverside resident of assault
CHICAGO — Two Illinois men are suing a Riverside resident, alleging he punched them in the face.
Chicago red light plaintiffs want another try, attack 'convenient' dismissal as legally flawed
The plaintiffs behind what a judge called a “Herculean challenge” to the city of Chicago’s red light camera program have returned to Cook County court, saying they deserve another shot at arguing their case because a Cook County judge who dismissed their case in April not only erred, but in the process “ended up creating brand-new ‘rules’ of Illinois law.” On May 2, a group of plaintiffs led by named plaintiff Terie Kata, filed a motion to reconsider their class action lawsuit against the city o
Not enough evidence to fire Chicago teacher accused of cheating on ISAT: Appeals court
A Chicago teacher who had been fired for failing to report a principal’s request to fudge state test scores will be allowed to keep his job, and collect back pay and benefits, after a state appeals court upheld the decision of a lower court to overrule the Chicago Board of Education’s move to fire the teacher.
Attorney alleges former client is withholding payment
CHICAGO – An attorney has filed suit against a former client alleging that the client is attempting to discontinue fee payments.
The Center for Applied Psychology and Forensic Studies accused of unpaid wages
CHICAGO – A psychologist alleges that her former Maywood employer owes her unpaid wages and also has filed suit over an email containing purportedly false statements about her.
Dunkin' Donuts workers sue franchisee for altering timesheets, deducting pay, denying OT
Former Dunkin’ Donuts employees say management at a Dunkin’ franchise business changed their timesheets, denied them overtime wages and illegally took money from their paychecks to cover register shortages.
CTA retirees OK to sue over health benefit changes, but modifications not forbidden
The Illinois Supreme Court has again sided with public worker retirees, saying retired Chicago Transportation Authority workers have a right to sue the CTA under the Illinois constitution’s so-called pension protection clause for requiring retirees to pay more for their health insurance.
Cook County woman blames church event organizers for injuries
CHICAGO — A Cook County woman is suing the organizers of an event at a Chicago church, alleging negligence led to her suffering injuries.
Cook County man blames Illinois companies for basement injuries
CHICAGO — A Cook County man is suing a number of Illinois companies, alleging their negligence caused him to fall in a basement and suffer injuries.
Wife blames construction contractors for husband's death
CHICAGO — A special administrator is suing contractors, alleging their negligence caused the death of her husband at a construction site.
Patient targets estate of late doctor, alleges medical negligence
CHICAGO — A patient is suing health care providers, including the estate of a deceased doctor, alleging lack of care in the examining and treatment of the plaintiff.
Snow removal service alleges heavy equipment dealer owes more than $540,000
CHICAGO — A Markham snow removal service is suing an Elmhurst heavy equipment dealer, alleging breach of contract in failing to pay more than $540,000.
Cook County man accuses Chicago police of unlawful arrest, beating
CHICAGO — A Cook County man is suing the city of Chicago and city police offers, alleging he was arrested unlawfully and physically attacked.
A woman is suing food provides and university for alleged negligence
Woman sues food provides and universityCHICAGO — A woman is suing Aramark Management LLC and the University of Chicago, food provides and university, citing alleged failure to warn and negligence.Salina Chavira filed a complaint on April 13, in the Cook County Circuit Court against the defendants alleging that they failed to exercise reasonable care under the circumstances.According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that, on April 8,, she was injured when the agent of defendant Aramark spi
Uber hit with class actions from drivers claiming they should be treated as employees under FLSA
In the wake of ride-sharing company Uber’s settlement of class action lawsuits in California and Massachusetts over the company’s classification of drivers as contractors, rather than employees, another class action has been brought in Chicago federal court demanding Uber’s drivers be treated as employees, with the associated rights and benefits, under federal labor laws.
Family accuses two hospitals of wrongful death
Special administrator accuses healthcare providers of wrongful deathCHICAGO — A special administrator is suing JohnH.
Family accuses Chicago police officers of wrongful death
CHICAGO — An estate administrator is suing Chicago and city police officers, alleging wrongful death in firing a gun at a man who was retreating.