News from November 2016
Presence Resurrection Medical Center, doctors accused of negligence in connection with death
An administrator of a deceased woman's estate has filed a wrongful death claim against Presence Resurrection Medical Center; and doctors identified as Casey Collier, M.D. and Emily Hansen, M.D., alleging negligence in medical care.
Plaza Property Advisors says Baird Capital, Myelin owe $900K for services
A real estate consulting firm is suing Baird Capital Partners; Myelin Health Communications; and Partners+Simon Inc., citing alleged unjust enrichment, after the defendants allegedly used the consultants to land a rent deal, saving them at least $2.7 million, but then allegedly did not pay the consultants for their work.
Alma Lasers says customer hasn't paid invoices for purchased cosmetic laser equipment
A maker of cosmetic laser equipment is suing Yigazu Isthetics and Wellness Center, citing alleged breach of contract.
Tadros sues ex-partner Matthew for defamation; says statements cost Bow Truss Coffee big business
Former business partners are on opposite sides of a defamation lawsuit, as Bow Truss Coffee founder Philip Tadros said statements made by investor Alan Matthew have cost his business big money.
One of Motor Werks' three owners asks court to order dealerships to be sold to satisfy deal
One of the owners of the Motor Werks Auto Group has parked an internal power struggle with his business partners in Cook County court, asking a judge to place the northwest suburban collection of luxury car dealerships into receivership to force the other two owners, including Motor Werks’ founder, to sell the dealerships and split the proceeds according to the terms of a purported deal struck a decade ago.
Panel: Chicago commission OK to order condo association to pay lesbian couple's $68K legal bills
The Chicago Commission on Human Relations acted properly in awarding more than $68,000 in legal fees to a lesbian couple who had complained their building’s owners association had harassed and discriminated against them for being lesbians, a state appeals panel has ruled.
Man says Harvey detectives falsely accused him of marijuana possession
A man is suing the City of Harvey and Harvey Detectives Jeff York, Star No. 1032 and E. Muhammad Star No. 1013, alleging his civil rights were violated.
Rewards Network Establishment Services says it's owed money under terms of agreement
FB Mall LLC, which does business as Fat Belly's, and several related entities, are being sued, alleging breach of contract.
IL Supreme Court bars ex-Cook law clerk accused of impersonating judge from becoming real judge
The Illinois Supreme Court will not allow a law clerk accused of impersonating a judge and presiding over cases in a Cook County courtroom to take the judicial oath of office, should she win election to the bench in the Cook County Circuit Court this month, pending the outcome of a state disciplinary investigation into her alleged misconduct.
Former bus attendant for special needs students delivers class action vs CPS over unpaid wages
A former bus attendant for the Chicago Public Schools has delivered a class action lawsuit against the state’s largest school district alleging he and others like him worked hours for which they were never paid.