News from September 2016
Man who says his wife died from asbestos fibers on his work clothes sues Lance Construction Supplies
A man representing his late wife's estate is suing his employer, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries connected to asbestos, saying his wife became ill and died from breathing in asbestos fibers on his work clothes.
Oaklawn Immediate Care accused of missing appendicitis diagnosis
A patient is suing Southwest Medical Group Ltd., which does business as Christ Immediate Care and Oaklawn Immediate Care; and a doctor, identified as Jerry Villasenor Jr., M.D., alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Indian Lakes Golf Resort and Conference Center accused of having unsafe pool slide
The mother of a boy hurt while using a resort's pool slide has sued the resort for alleged liability and negligence.
Waterfront Terrace accused of negligence in connection with choking death
A deceased woman's family has filed a wrongful death claim, alleging negligence in the woman's choking death at a nursing home.
Catholic Bishop of Chicago holds boys' parents responsible for church rectory fire
The Catholic Bishop of Chicago is suing two boys' parents, accusing the boys of starting a fire at Chicago's Notre Dame de Chicago Parish Rectory.
Ballard Nursing Center accused of negligence in connection with death
An administrator of a deceased man's estate is suing Ballard Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center LLC, which does business as Ballard Nursing Center, in a wrongful death claim alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Doctor accused of improper diagnosis, 'excessive anticoagulation' treatment
A representative of a deceased woman's estate is suing a doctor, identified as Kenneth Anderson, M.D., alleging negligence in medical care.
Former board members of Baptist Church Without a Spot or Wrinkle accused of financial interference
A pastor is suing three former church board members, alleging tortious interference and unjust enrichment.
2M Construction Management accused of fraud
A married couple's lawsuit against a contractor cites alleged fraud.
St. James Manor & Villa accused of negligence in resident's care
A guardian of a disabled woman's estate has filed a suit alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Chicago can't collect real estate transfer tax from buyers of homes sold by Fannie, Freddie, judge says
The city of Chicago should not be allowed to sidestep laws barring cities from collecting taxes on real estate sold by federal mortgage lending giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by simply passing on the tax bills to those buying the properties from Fannie and Freddie, a federal judge has ruled.
Judge dismisses 'fair share' fee suit vs state worker unions; SCOTUS deadlock means precedent stands
In the wake of a deadlock at the U.S. Supreme Court, letting stand a federal appeals court’s ruling that public unions can compel workers not represented by unions to pay so-called “fair share” fees in lieu of union dues, a Chicago federal judge has tossed a lawsuit brought by several Illinois state workers, similarly challenging the union’s payroll deductions.
Pro-life pregnancy centers, doctors challenge IL mandatory abortion referral rules
A group of Illinois’ pro-life pregnancy centers and an obstetrical practice have filed a complaint about the state’s new mandatory referral rules, arguing the law forces “them to speak a message contrary to their mission.”
Illinois Supreme Court disbars 13 attorneys, suspends 16 others, in September
An Oak Brook lawyer convicted of bank fraud for allegedly providing legal cover to help a South Side real estate seller offload property onto buyers “who could not legitimately qualify for mortgage loans” and to help a South Loop condo developer sell unsold units to straw buyers, was among 13 attorneys disbarred in September by the Illinois Supreme Court. The state high court also suspended 16 other attorneys for a range of rules violations, as part of the most recent round of lawyer disciplina
Shareholders suing Navistar say $9M settlement best way to end suit over low-emissions engine claims
Lisle-based truck maker Navistar has moved nearer the end of the road in a legal fight over whether it had misled investors about its chances to build a new truck engine both in line with federal emissions requirements and superior to those made by competitors, as a group of shareholders have asked a federal judge to sign off on a $9.1 million settlement deal.
Five doctors sued for allegedly failing to diagnose sepsis caused by a twist in a patient's small intestine
A woman is suing five health-care providers alleging negligence in medical care.
Advocate Lutheran General accused of negligence during childbirth
A mother is suing Advocate Lutheran General Hospital; a doctor, identified as Jodi Sklansky, D.O.; and a medical practice, identified as Midwest Center for Women's Healthcare, alleging negligence in medical care, for injuries the woman's son allegedly sustained during childbirth.
Woman blames Tonelli Group for loss of two fingers while using pastamaker
A woman is suing an Italian manufacturer of an industrial pasta machine, alleging that a lack of safety features led to two of her fingers being cut off.
Nadeau's Ice Scultpures accused of violating wage agreement
A man is suing former employers Nadeau's Ice Scultpures Inc. and James A. Nadeau, alleging violation of a deferred wage agreement.
Widow blames Pasquale Trucking Company for husband's death
A deceased man's family is suing Pasquale Trucking Company Inc. and a driver, alleging negligence in a fatal collision.