News from October 2016
Second Zimmer bellwether tossed over expert inconsistencies; judge says other cases may not suffer
A Chicago federal judge has knocked down a lawsuit – set aside to test the waters for dozens of other similar actions – against knee implant maker Zimmer Inc., but suggested remaining plaintiffs should not lose heart, because their suits will not likely bear the same deficiencies as the doomed suit.
Man alleges late wife was prescribed too high of dose of fentanyl, oxymorphone
A La Grange Park man alleges his late wife's death was caused by a too high dose of prescription drugs.
St. Paul's House & Health Care Center accused of not preventing pressure sores
The daughter of a deceased man alleges a Chicago nursing care facility failed to provide adequate medical and personal care to her late father.
Mid America Care Center accused of wrongful death of Chicago woman
The family of a deceased Chicago woman claims improper care at a nursing facility caused her death.
Woman alleges Alden of Waterford did not prevent falls
A former resident at an Aurora long-term nursing care facility claims she was not provided proper care.
Woman blames IHOP for injury from falling artwork
A woman is suing Flip 3132 Inc.; Flipmeastack Inc.; International House of Pancakes LLC; IHOP Leasing LLC; IHOP Restaurants LLC; and IHOP Franchisor LLC, alleging negligence, liability and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Northwestern Medical Group accused of failing to inform patient of possible cancer
Two representatives of a deceased woman's estate have filed a wrongful death claim against The Northwestern Medical Group, alleging negligence in medical care.
Concert attendee alleges she was injured when Lupe Fiasco fell on her from stage
A woman alleges she was injured at a Lupe Fiasco concert in Chicago's Marquette Park when Fiasco jumped off the stage and landed on her.
Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, others accused of failing to diagnose cancer
A deceased woman's family has filed a wrongful death claim against Mercy Hospital and Medical Center; doctors, identified as Jose DiMauro, M.D., Reina M. Tarabey, M.D. and Anita L. Ong, M.D.; and medical practices Pathology Consultants of Chicago Ltd. and Pathology Associates of Chicago Ltd., alleging negligence in medical care.
Williams Roofing & Insulation accused of breaching contract
A married couple's lawsuit against Williams Roofing & Insulation Inc. alleges breach of contract.
Northwestern Medical Group accused of missing stroke signs
A deceased man's family has filed a wrongful death claim against a doctor, identified as Larry Kaskel, M.D.; the Northwestern Medical Group; and Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group, alleging negligence in medical care.
Warren Barr South Loop accused of failure to properly supervise resident who died
A deceased woman's family has filed a wrongful death claim against nursing home Warren Barr South Loop and Warren Barr Nursing Pavilion LLC, alleging the woman was suffocated when her ventilator failed.
Rosement, emergency phone board claim 911 revisions violated state law
The village of Rosemont and one of its boards are suing the statewide 911 administrator, and the Illinois Department of State Police, alleging violation of state law.
Seventh Circuit blocks Advocate, NorthShore merger, says new hospital system could raise prices
A federal appeals court has put a proposed merger of Advocate and NorthShore University health systems back on hold, saying a federal judge who earlier this summer had denied government regulators’ requests for an injunction had not properly considered how large and influential the proposed new health system could be on raising health care prices in the region the new system would serve.
Lawsuit: Re/Max brokerage owes $1M for agent who pocketed earnest money; Insurer won't defend
An insurance company has gone to federal court in hopes of proving it has no obligation to cover a suburban real estate brokerage against a lawsuit brought by a woman who has demanded the agency pay her more than $1 million for failing to stop an agent who worked at the brokerage from pocketing tens of thousands of dollars in earnest money.
Illinois considering adopting Uniform Bar Examination; Chicago Kent College law dean in support
Illinois is considering whether to adopt the National Conference of Bar Examiners' Uniform Bar Examination (UBE), a nationally recognized standardized legal bar exam that is rapidly gaining acceptance nationwide. And a Chicago law school dean on the committee weighing the question said he believes adopting the UBE would be a smart move.
Mother sues Chicago Board of Ed, says defective football helmet caused son's death in high school game
The mother of a boy who died following a head injury in a Bogan High School football game has filed a wrongful death claim against the Chicago Board of Education, Riddell Inc. and Riddell Sports Group Inc., alleging liability.
Sunrise at Fountain Square accused of negligence in woman's care
A deceased woman's family has filed a wrongful death claim against Sunrise at Fountain Square, alleging negligence in nursing home care, liability and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Roseland Community Hospital, others accused of allowing injuries to newborn
A mother is suing a doctor, identified as Joy Beth West; medical practice Calumet Physicians Associates Ltd.; and Roseland Community Hospital, alleging her newborn daughter suffered injuries in their care.
Bria of River Oaks accused of substandard care
An administrator of a deceased man's estate is suing Bria of River Oaks, alleging negligence in nursing home care.