News from April 2017
Brookside Dental Care Ltd. allegedly failed to prevent injuries
A former patient is suing dentist Craig A. Spencer and Brookside Dental Care Ltd. for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent him from suffering injuries after undergoing mouth restorations.
Judge turns lights out on exotic dancers wage class action vs Pink Monkey club
A year after agreeing to dismiss part of a labor lawsuit brought by some exotic dancers against Chicago strip club, The Pink Monkey, a federal judge scuttled the entire putative class action.
Judge denies request to end trial vs drugmaker GSK over suicide of lawyer taking generic Paxil
A trial continues this week in Chicago federal court over the question of how much blame should be shouldered by drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline for the death of a Chicago lawyer who committed suicide after taking a generic version of Paxil, an antidepressant developed by GSK. This week, a federal judge denied an attempt by GSK to abruptly end the weeks-long trial and secure a judgment in its favor.
Instant Risk: Litigation threat could imperil schools' ability to instantly message parents, others
A class action lawsuit now pending in Chicago’s federal courts could imperil the ability of schools to instantly send out voice and text messages and emails to parents, students and the community to inform them of emergency situations and other school-related matters, according to one company that specializes in providing schools with such messaging services. And should such services disappear, schools in Illinois and elsewhere could be left scrambling to adapt to an enforced new legal reality, school officials said.
EEOC adds online portal for filing employer discrimination claims; Chicago selected for pilot program
Employees in the Chicago area and other select metropolitan areas will now be able to initiate employment discrimination claims against their employers through an online portal.
Wonderful Pistachios hit with class action over early 2016 Salmonella outbreak
A Chicago man has served a class action lawsuit against Wonderful Pistachios, saying the nuts seller and Sam’s Club should be made to pay for a Salmonella outbreak allegedly tied to contaminated pistachio nuts.
Operators of Dotty's, Stella's, Shelby's gambling cafes sue state over revenue rules
The owners of two groups operating many of the video gambling establishments in strip malls and other locations across Illinois have sued the Illinois Gaming Board, arguing one board policy and two provisions of the state’s 2009 Video Gaming Act are unconstitutionally depriving them of the chance to negotiate better business deals for a larger share of the revenue they generate.
New Illinois law allows convicted felons to get health care-related professional licenses
Felony convictions will no longer prevent someone in Illinois from acquiring a health care-related professional license thanks to a new law that amends the rules overseen by the state's Department of Professional Regulation.
Vista Medical Center West allegedly failed to properly interpret CT scan
A deceased woman's family is suing Sheera Lall, a doctor, and Waukegan Illinois Hospital Company LLC, which does business as Vista Medical Center West, for allegedly failing to properly interpret the patient's CT scan and subsequently discharging her from the hospital.
A.D.C. Painting accused of breaching contract
A Chicago woman is suing A.D.C. Painting and owners Andres Delgado and Samuel Orozco for breach of contract after they allegedly failed to return her remodeling deposit after refusing to remodel her home.
Holy Family Medical Center allegedly failed to prevent pressure ulcers
The family of a deceased man is suing Presence Holy Family Medical Center and Presence Ballard Rehabilitation, and affiliated entities for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent the patient from developing pressure ulcers
Mu Sigma Inc. allegedly refused to issue stock certificates
A former employee is suing Mu Sigma Inc. and Dhiraj C. Rajaram, the company's founder, for alleged breach of contract.
Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery accused of misrepresentation in debt collection
A man is suing Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery, a Texas business, for alleged misrepresentation in debt collection.
IL appeals panel: Chicago can release documents obtained by subpoena from drugmaker Janssen
A Chicago appeals panel has affirmed a Cook County judge’s decision, allowing the city of Chicago to release subpoenaed records from a drug maker in accordance with any Freedom of Information Act requests, saying public disclosure of the material will not violate state laws protecting trade secrets.
Judge: California law can't be applied nationwide in toilet water line class action vs Fluidmaster
A Chicago federal judge has sunk a bid by a group of plaintiffs to float a nationwide class action under California consumer protection law against plumbing products maker Fluidmaster over supposed defects in toilet and sink water supply lines, which allegedly cause the lines to fail, rupture and leak, causing damage to homes in which they were installed.
IL law forcing 'pregnancy resource centers' to refer women for abortions violates constitution: Lawsuit
Eighteen Illinois women’s health organizations have sued the state of Illinois and Gov. Bruce Rauner over a new law that forces pro-life doctors and pregnancy resource centers to discuss abortion benefits and to refer pregnant women for abortions despite the medical providers' opposition to the procedure.
Environmental Cleansing Corporation allegedly breached contract
A labor group is suing Environmental Cleansing Corporation for alleged breach of contract.
Navient Solutions allegedly violated telephone harassment statutes
An Illinois woman is suing Navient Solutions LLC for allegedly violating telephone harassment statutes.
Weber Packaging Solutions Inc. allegedly fired manager who protested decision to fire older workers
A former employee is suing Weber Marking Systems Inc. and Weber Packaging Solutions Inc. for alleged discrimination and retaliation after his employment was terminated for purportedly refusing to fire employees based on their age.
Garden Court Townhome Association Board allegedly failed to fix sewage pipe
A Chicago woman is suing Garden Court Townhome Association Board, Andrew J. Chrucky, Bernardo Y. Castillo Jr., the estate of Mary G. Bianco, Linda Anne Donohoe, Jean M. Rohr, Joshua J. Yang, Benjamine Recchie and Connected Management Company LLC for allegedly failing to properly repair a pipe that had repeatedly flooded the plaintiff's home with sewage.