News from 2016
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.
Appellate ruling on home warranty liability boosts legal risk for home builders
General contractors and home builders could face increased litigation and liability risk for home defects in light of a recent Illinois appellate court decision, essentially tossing out a defense employed by home builders in home warranty cases.
Class action settled vs NorthShore Physicians group over medical debt liens, terms confidential
A woman injured in a 2012 car crash has dropped her lawsuit against an Evanston-based medical practice, after a judge signed off on a settlement agreement ending the putative class action litigation in which she had accused the doctors at the practice of wrongly slapping liens on patients in an attempt to collect more than they should under agreements with health insurers.
Illinois employers could be fined for asking employee to like or retweet employer social media posts
Illinois employers who try to boost their social media presence by having employees participate in their Facebook, Twitter and other online activities should reconsider that practice, a labor and employment attorney said during a recent interview.
Lawsuit: Northern Trust should pay class action settlement for falsely certifying client's ability to pay
Two law firms seeking money owed by a real estate management company following a class action complaint are chasing the $845,000 settlement in Cook County Circuit Court, demanding Northern Trust Company be held liable for the sum for allegedly providing a letter purportedly verifying the real estate management group had the required cash on hand, when it actually did not.
SEIU official sued for defamation says plaintiffs, Local 73 colluded on 'secret' deal to let union slide
An official with Chicago-based Service Employees International Union Local 73 has asked a Cook County judge to take another look at the decision to allow the union to escape a defamation lawsuit and to potentially sanction attorneys representing plaintiffs in that case, after he alleged the union and the plaintiffs and their attorneys cut a deal to let Local 73 off the hook, but never disclosed it to union members or the court.
Home Instead Senior Care accused of negligence in injury case
A deceased woman's family is suing Hutchison Enterprises Inc., and Home Instead Senior Care, alleging negligence in home health care services.
Vintage Healthcare Services accused of failing to provide proper supervision
An administrator of a deceased woman's estate has filed a wrongful death claim against Vintage Healthcare Services Inc., alleging negligence in the provision of home health care services.
Woman's lawsuit vs Bayer AG, others adds to litigation over Xarelto
A woman's lawsuit against several drugmakers over the side effects of a medication has added to the litigation over prescription drug Xarelto.
Customer contract provision sends spam text message class action vs Jackson Hewitt to arbitration
A suburban Marengo man will not – for now - be able to press his claim income tax return preparer Jackson Hewitt, and its partners American Express and Restaurant.com, illegally spammed his phone with text messages, after a Chicago federal judge ruled the agreement he signed with Jackson Hewitt also mandated all disputes over the contract be handled through arbitration.
Trump will impact federal cases, but appellate lawyer believes effect may be more measured
As the administration of President-elect Donald Trump begins its transition into the White House, the effect of this new administration may have less sweeping changes and more to do with picking its battles. According to Christopher Keleher, a Chicago-based appellate lawyer, the affect of a Trump presidency on the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals may be less broad and more measured.