News from November 2016
Woman alleges defective insulin pump led to premature birth of her baby
A mother is suing Medtronic Minimed, Inc and related companies, as well as Edwards Health Care Services, Inc.; Mercy Hospital and Medical Center; Zeina Habib, M.D., and others, saying defects in insulin pump and infusion devices contributed to the premature birth of her son.
IMRF: Deloitte owes for big unfinished pension software job; Deloitte: IMRF infringed copyright
A contract dispute between a state agency that manages pension funds for many Illinois local governments and retirees and a software vendor was moved into federal district court when the vendor added a counterclaim alleging copyright infringement.
Beecher Manor Nursing & Rehab Center, others accused of negligence in care
A deceased woman's family is suing Beecher Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Central Street Management LLC; Beecher Properties LLC; Extended Care Consulting LLC; and Extended Care Clinical LLC, alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Fenwick H.S. loses bid to overturn football state playoff loss in court
Fenwick High School has failed in its bid to overturn via lawsuit bad in-game officiating which cost its football team a chance to play for an Illinois state title, after a Cook County judge opted not to intervene in the matter.
Nursing facility accused of negligent conditions that led to a broken hip
A family member is suing Victory Centre fo Vernon Hills, a nursing facility, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence to his relative.
Patient says doctor's prescribed acne treatment harmed his vision
A man accuses dermatologist of using a product that led to scarring and diminished vision.
Voters OK'd term limits for their towns, but barriers make applying limits statewide difficult
On Election Day, four Cook County communities took action on an issue that many voters in Illinois want to see addressed on a much larger scale: term limits.
Walgreens: Didn't mislead anyone to pay a Chicago beverage tax; judge should dismiss class action
Walgreens has asked a judge to dismiss a class action complaint it faces over a nickel beverage tax. In a Nov. 2 Cook County Circuit Court filing, Deerfield-based Walgreens Boots Alliance asked Judge Diane J. Larsen to dismiss a complaint Destin McIntosh filed Aug. 15, in which McIntosh claimed the pharmacy giant improperly charged a 5-cent tax.
Texas federal judge slaps hold on Obama administration's new Overtime Rule
A Texas federal judge granted a nationwide preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of Labor’s “unlawful” new Overtime Rule.
Fenwick H.S. lawsuit vs IHSA over football playoff result to be heard by retiring judge, Oak Park resident
With the fate of the season for two high school football programs – and potentially a state title – hanging in the balance, retiring Cook County Circuit Judge Kathleen Kennedy is scheduled to hear arguments Wednesday over a request by a Catholic high school hailing from her hometown to force Illinois High School Association to reverse the on-field results of a semifinal playoff contest between Fenwick High School and Plainfield North, which was decided in large part on an erroneous end-of-game c
Change in chief justices not likely to produce other significant changes at IL Supreme Court, experts say
Justice Lloyd Karmeier’s selection as chief justice of the Illinois Supreme Court won’t have much effect on the way the court makes decisions, political scientists in the state say.
Fenwick H.S. sues IHSA over blown call in state semifinals football playoff
An Oak Park Catholic high school whose football team was robbed of a trip to the state championship game by an obviously blown call from officials overseeing the game has asked a Cook County judge to step in an overturn the game result.
Appeals panel OK’s Empress Casino, insurers try to put cleaning company on the hook for ‘09 fire
A Chicago appeals panel ruled the former Empress Casino Joliet and its insurers can try to recoup $84 million in deductibles and claims from a kitchen grease removal service, but not from construction contractors, in connection with the 2009 blaze that gutted the casino during renovation work.
Woman alleges arm had to be amputated after negligent shoulder surgery
A Cook County woman claims her left arm was amputated because of improper surgical procedures.
Nursing facility accused of negligence that led to a fall
A representative is suing Alden-Orland Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Inc.; Alden Management Services, Inc.; Emeritus at Orland Park; Brookdale Orland Park; and two nurses, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence after repeated falls.
Woman accuses doctors of negligent care of late mother's cancer
A woman alleges her mother's cancer was not properly treated.
Man alleges he lost use of his right lung from anesthesia needle
A patient alleges he has suffered permanent injuries after receiving anesthesia for a surgery.
Administrator alleges Crossroads Care Center's care of decedent was negligent
An administrator alleges her decedent suffered injuries as a result of a facility's care.
Husband and wife accuse Advocate Christ Medical Center, others of medical malpractice
A husband and wife are suing Advocate Christ Medical Center and others, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence, leaving the wife with brain damage.
Resident files suit against Aperion, others over allegedly negligent care
A patient has filed suit against a Chicago long-term nursing care facility and its associates over its allegedly negligent care.