News from November 2016
Family feud over fate of Kirlins Hallmark retail empire lands in federal court; $20M at stake
Brother has been pitted against brothers in a $20 million federal lawsuit over the future of a company that once owned the largest number of Hallmark stores in the country.
Man blames Hertz, others for consequences of alleged false car-theft accusation
A man is suing The Hertz Corporation, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and The McKenzie Insurance Agency Inc., alleging breach of contract, breach of duty and intentional infliction of emotional distress, after he was allegedly falsely accused of stealing a car.
Man claims Advanced Realty Network has liability in bicyclist's death
An administrator of a deceased man's estate has filed a wrongful death claim against Advanced Realty Network, and an unknown individual, alleging that the defendants are responsible for a bicyclist's death.
Advocate Trinity accused of negligence in hypoxia case
A patient is suing Advocate Trinity Health Partners, and associated entities, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Northwest Community Hospital, others accused of providing inadequate care
A deceased man's family is suing Northwest Community Hospital; David Tse, M.D.; George Christopoulos, M.D.; and Lincoln Internal Medicine, alleging negligence in medical care.
Woman blames Rush University Medical Center, others for alleged burn injuries from Bair Hugger
A woman is suing Rush University Medical Center, 3M Company and Arizant Healthcare Inc., alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries in connection with burns she suffered.
Northwest Community Hospital, others accused of negligence in surgical case
A married couple's lawsuit against Northwest Community Hospital; Randall Kahan, M.D.; and Intuitive Surgical Inc., alleges doctors failed to detect cancer.
‘Third view’ of bare metal defense could complicate asbestos litigation
A federal judge in Louisiana made waves in a recent asbestos lawsuit, delivering a ruling establishing a potential “third view” on the so-called “bare metal defense” deployed by industrial defendants against asbestos exposure litigation.
Bicyclist wins new chance on appeal to sue Chicago Park Dist. for fall on Lakefront Trail
A bicyclist who injured himself in a Lakefront Trail fall will get another day in court in his complaint targeting the Chicago Park District for failing to fix a crack in the pavement he said caused his spill.
Marchetti Construction accused of not disclosing property defects
Two people are suing Marchetti Construction Inc., alleging fraud in connection with a property sale.
Patient alleges negligence in care at Chicago Center for Esthetic Reconstructive and Implant Dentistry
A patient is suing Chicago Center for Esthetic Reconstructive and Implant Dentistry Inc. and Gregory Bell, DDS, alleging negligence in dental care.
Student claims University of Illinois football scholarship was wrongfully canceled
A student is suing University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, former U of I athletic director Michael Thomas and football team employees, including former head football coach Tim Beckman, as well as Toby Harkins, Jerrad Zimmerman, Dr. Robert Bain and Alex Golesh, alleging breach of contract and negligence for depriving him of a scholarship.
City of Chicago accused of being liable for woman's fall injuries
A woman is suing the city of Chicago, alleging negligence, liability and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries in connection with a fall.
MacNeal Hospital, others accused of negligence by woman who had surgery
A patient who underwent laparoscopic surgery is suing over allegations of negligence in medical care.
City of Chicago faces allegation of excessive force in police shooting case
Two people who were hit by police gunfire, and a representative of a man who was killed by police gunfire, have filed suit against the City of Chicago, alleging excessive force in the course of an arrest.
Ex-Broadview village president candidate can sue ex-clerk for 'destroying' candidacy, appeals panel says
A former candidate for the office of village president in suburban Broadview will have a chance again to press her claims that the village’s clerk violated the candidate’s rights by actively opposing her candidacy, allegedly using her office’s resources to help challenge the candidate’s nominating petitions and using the village’s emergency notification phone system to tell village residents any votes for the candidate would not count.
Cook Co. voters formally elect 33 judges, including ex-law clerk accused of impersonating judge
Cook County voters have formally selected permanent replacements for 11 departed circuit court judges and 22 judges assigned to Cook County’s judicial subcircuits - including an ex-law clerk accused of impersonating a judge - casting ballots in judicial elections in early voting and on Election Day, Nov. 8.
Court's injunction of Advocate, NorthShore merger could have future ramifications for health care industry
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has overturned the decision by a lower court, which had denied enjoining the proposed merger between two health-care providers in Illinois. And the decision could be a harbinger for future cases, said an attorney who deals with such antitrust litigation.
Belhaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center accused of failing to properly supervise man
A nursing home resident's family is suing Belhaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; and Infinity Healthcare Management of Illinois LLC, alleging negligence in care.
Clark Manor Convalescent Center, others accused of providing substandard care
A deceased man's family has filed a wrongful death claim alleging negligence in nursing home care.