News from November 2016
Oak Trace, others accused of negligence in connection with woman's death
A representative of a deceased woman's estate has filed a wrongful death claim against Oak Trace and Lifespace Communities Inc., alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, others accused of negligence in connection with death
A deceased man's family has filed a wrongful death claim alleging negligence in medical care.
Alden Village Health Facility for Children and Young Adults accused of inadequate supervision
A mother is suing Alden Village Health Facility for Children and Young Adults Inc.; Alden Management Services Inc., f/k/a The Alden Group Ltd.; and related professionals, alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Glenwood Healthcare & Rehab, others accused of negligence in man's care
An administrator of a deceased man's estate is suing Kreider Services Inc.; Glenwood Healthcare & Rehab Inc.; Certified Health Management Inc.; and two nurses in a wrongful death claim alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Elmwood Care accused of negligence in supervision of resident
An administrator of a deceased man's estate is suing Elmwood Care, and associated entities, alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Laborer claims Del Monte Fresh Produce, others responsible for injuries
A former laborer for a staffing service is suing Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc., Ashley Calumet LLC and Ashley Capital LLC, alleging negligence, liability and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Woman blames Tequilla Corporation for injuries from falling artwork
A woman is suing The Tequilla Corporation, a property owner, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
American Litho accused of improperly interfering with competitor's business
A printing company is suing competitor American Litho Inc, citing alleged breach of duty, tortious interference and unjust enrichment.
Community Male Empowerment Project, others accused of misleading investors to buy Chicago real estate
Five people are suing investment groups over allegations of fraud.
Advocate Heart Institute, others accused of negligence in connection with death
A deceased man's family has filed a wrongful death claim against Advocate Health, Advocate Heart Institute, Advocate Medical Group and Midwest Heart Specialists, alleging negligence in medical care.
Delivery drivers sue trucking firms, Amazon as joint employers, say broke law by not paying OT
A pair of former delivery drivers has filed a class action lawsuit against the trucking company that employed them and against Internet behemoth Amazon, the merchant whose cargo they were delivering and who they allege acted as their "joint employer," saying the companies wrongly didn't pay overtime, making them earn less than what state and federal law requires.
Man paralyzed in boating accident says ex-lawyers owe $25M for wrongly obtaining jury note at trial
A New Lenox man paralyzed in a boating accident in 2009 has sued his former lawyers and a Cook County Circuit Court clerk, saying he is owed $25 million after a judge, upon learning the court clerk had improperly passed jury information to one of the lawyers, tossed a settlement agreement the man had reached with the maker of the yacht on which he was injured.
Time to file medical wrongful death suit open to more liberal view of discovery date
A decision by the Illinois Supreme Court may liberalize the time frame in which to file lawsuits in medical malpractice wrongful death cases.
MacNeal Hospital, others accused of negligence in eye care
A patient is suing doctors, identified as Ronald S. Weiss, M.D., and Brian P. Larsen, M.D.; medical practice Chicago Eye Consultants; and MacNeal Hospital, alleging negligence in connection with eye surgery.
Sunrise of Wilmette accused of negligence in nursing home care
An administrator of a deceased woman's estate has filed a wrongful death claim against Sunrise of Wilmette, and other related entities, alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Norwegian-American Hospital, others accused of negligence in connection with death
A deceased man's family has filed a wrongful death claim against Norwegian-American Hospital; and doctors identified as Ignacio Fornaris, M.D.; Matthew Kleinmaier, M.D.; Emile Cambry, M.D.; and Jose D. Leon, M.D., alleging negligence in medical care.
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital accused of false imprisonment over forced blood draw
A man is suing Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, citing alleged assault and battery, false imprisonment and HIPAA violation.
Aperion Care International accused of negligence in resident's care
A deceased man's family has filed a wrongful death claim against Aperion Care International; Yam Management LLC and Yam Consulting LLC, alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Estate executor alleges sexual assault at nursing home
A representative of a deceased woman's estate is suing Glenwood Healthcare & Rehab Inc., and a male resident, alleging that the woman was sexually assaulted by the other nursing home resident.
Woman sues The Pride Stores for injuries from Schaumburg gas pump fire
A woman is suing The Pride Stores Inc., alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent damages in connection with a gas pump fire at The Pride of Schaumburg, a gas station.