News from September 2016
Couple claim medical professionals fell short in brain-scan interpretation
A couple is suing doctors and a suburban medical practice, asserting Rajit Shantaram Shetty, M.D.; Uday N. Narahari, M.D.; and Dupage Medical Group, Ltd. d/b/a Dupage Medical Group misread a brain scan, leading to injuries and further treatments for one of the plaintiffs.
Class members get $45 each, lawyers get $3.1 million in deal to end TCPA suit vs Nationstar
A Chicago federal judge has approved a $12.1 million class action settlement against a national mortgage company, which allegedly made improper automated phone calls to collect debts, in which each class member gets $45 and attorneys pocket $3.1 million – even as attorneys had wanted $600,000 more.
Woman claims crossbow bolt hit her, killed unborn child
The mother of an unborn child who died after she was shot with a crossbow bolt is suing Roberto Rodriguez Dominguez and Andres Rodriguez, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries, resulting in the death.
Man claims defamation in ex-wife's book
A man is suing his ex-wife, alleging she defamed him in a book she authored.
Rising assessments in Chicago may signal end of real estate market downturn
The latest assessment values for Cook County, showing an increase in the city of Chicago, signal that the steady decline that began in 2008 may be at an end.
Pop Warner youth football hit with concussion class action; adds to growing list of CTE lawsuits
Even as lawsuits continue to pile on in Chicago federal courtrooms against colleges and universities over football-induced concussions, a new front in the legal scrimmage has opened, as plaintiffs have lined up to tackle youth football powerhouse Pop Warner over brain injuries allegedly suffered by young teen athletes.
U.S. government seeks to block Deere, Precision Planter acquisition
Seeking to block a potential agribusiness monopoly, U.S. federal regulators filed a civil complaint Aug. 31 in federal court in Chicago against John Deere and Monsanto over Deere's planned acquisition of a Monsanto subsidiary that makes high-tech planters.
Couple claim negligence led to crushing injuries in elevator accident
An employee of a company and his wife are suing Elevator Industries of Illinois Inc., d/b/a Standard Elevator Company; Standard Elevator Building Company; and Chicagoland Community Management Inc., alleging the company should be held responsible for his leg injuries from an allegedly improperly inspected manlift.
Man says business failed to prevent assault
A man is suing 3478 North Clark Street Inc., d/b/a Roadhouse 66 Gas N' Grill, alleging they failed to protect him from being assaulted by another person on their property.
Man blames property owner for pneumonia
A man is suing landlord S & M Building Management, LLC,, alleging the company's failure to properly inspect the kitchen for gas leaks led to him contracting pneumonia.
Woman blames nursing home for man's death in fifth-floor plunge
A woman who is the administrator of a deceased man's estate is suing Glenbridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre Ltd., and Glen Health and Home Management Inc. in a wrongful death suit alleging the home's personnel did not properly supervise the man, leading to his death.
32K Sprint customers could be in line for rebates under settlement with IL Treasurer
After a recent court settlement in a lawsuit over unpaid rebates in the state, Illinois customers of wireless carrier Sprint could be in line for a bit of cash, said Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs.
New IL law boosts domestic workers' legal protections, ups lawsuit risk vs household employers
A new Illinois law, the Domestic Worker’s Bill of Rights Act, affords domestic workers protection from employment-related discrimination, and could create a significant new litigation threat for families who employ them.
Illinois High School Association records ruling being appealed to state's high court
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has been ruled by an Illinois Appellate Court to not be subject to public records requests under FOIA. But lawyers for a journalistic group suing the IHSA for access believes the courts may have erred in determining too narrowly what constitutes a public organization.
Woman blames stroke injuries on negligence
A patient is suing Sayed Moeed, M.D., and Metro Medical Group TD, alleging negligence in medical care.
Woman claims sexual assault at treatment center
A former resident of a treatment center for adolescent girls with emotional disabilities is suing BHC Streamwood Hospital Inc., Rockford Acquisition Sub Inc., Universal Health Services Inc. and Rock River Academy and Residential Center, alleging that the facility negligently subjected her to emotional distress by placing another resident known to have a history of sexual assaults as her roommate.
Report: Political donations from trial lawyers topped $35 million in 15 years
A new study published by the Illinois Civil Justice League shows that campaign contributions from trial lawyers to Illinois politicians and judges topped $35.25 million during the past 15 years. The courts in Cook County, along with those in downstate Madison and St. Clair counties, near St. Louis, host the state’s highest concentrations of civil litigation, factor prominently in "Justice for Sale III," a report analyzing campaign contributions made by the plaintiffs' bar and the profound impact
Judge OKs class action vs debt collector over fees tacked on to demands for payment to Six Flags
A Chicago federal judge has given the green light for a case to be litigated as a class action suit against a national collection agency, which allegedly violated federal law by charging debtors with improper collection fees.
Potential property buyer accuses Indigo Realty of breach of contract
CHICAGO – An individual alleges a Palos Hills real estate company prevented him from closing on a sale.
Couple alleges health care providers failed to diagnose condition
CHICAGO – A couple alleges a surgery performed on the husband wasn't consistent with his medical needs.