News from August 2017
Wrigley Co. accused of mislabeling caloric content of Starburst Gummy candy in class action
When eating a bag of gummy candy, every calorie – or every 10 calories – should count, according to a class action lawsuit brought by a man who claims the Wrigley company should pay for stating on the front of the bag in which it sells its Starburst-brand Sour Gummy candies that the candy contains 10 fewer calories per serving than it states in the nutrition content panel on the bag’s backside.
Subway footlong class action plaintiffs to take another stab, after appeals court sliced 'worthless' deal
Less than five days after a federal appeals court threw out a settlement deal intended to cut short the litigation, a group of lawyers representing people suing Subway over the length of their footlong sub sandwiches have indicated they will now refresh their class actions against the ubiquitous fast food chain.
Class action allowed to continue vs Electrolux over claims dishwashers catch fire
Electrolux, the company behind the Frigidaire line of home appliances, was unable to get a judge to wash away parts of a class action lawsuit, accusing the company of selling dishwashers customers allege can spontaneously combust.
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place allegedly failed to prevent shooting death
A woman is suing Hyatt Corporation for allegedly failing to take security measures to prevent her son from being shot and killed while visiting a Chicago hotel.
Loyola University Medical Center accused of negligently leaving objects on floor
A woman is suing Loyola University Medical Center for alleged negligence, liability and for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Norwood Crossing, others allegedly failed to prevent patient from developing pressure ulcers
A woman is suing several healthcare providers for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent her deceased relative, a former nursing home patient, from developing pressure ulcers, leading to the deterioration of his health.
Doctors accused of negligently performing cataract surgery, causing temporary blindness
A man is suing Dr. Dovilan Wyatt and Dr. Smitha Arekapudi for alleged negligence and for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Holy Cross Hospital allegedly failed to prevent maggots from proliferating
An estate administrator is suing Holy Cross Hospital for alleged negligence and for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Class action says PepsiCo charged Cook County 'pop tax' to bottled water sold at vending machines
PepsiCo has become the latest soft drinks vendor to be accused of not properly collecting Cook County’s new so-called “pop tax,” after a Chicago law firm which has already sued 7-Eleven, Subway and Jewel-Osco, also filed suit against PepsiCo, saying the food and beverage giant should be made to pay for allegedly forcing customers to pay the county tax on bottled water purchased at Pepsi-branded vending machines.
Class actions deleted vs Spokeo, Intelius, others over web search name 'keyword insertion' ad tricks
A federal judge has tossed a cluster of class action lawsuits launched against online personal information listing providers, including Spokeo, Intelius. InstantCheckmate and BeenVerified, saying a web search advertising technique didn’t violate plaintiffs’ rights to control the use of their identity simply by using a person's name in an ad designed to steer people to their online people search products.
Mayor's order to push developers to hire contractor businesses owned by minorities, women
Chicago’s Department of Planning Development and the Chicago Plan Commission will soon be operating under a new guideline that will monitor the participation and hiring of “Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises” (W/MBEs) with respect to certain complex or large proposed construction projects in the city.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, doctor allegedly failed to treat abdomen inflammation
An estate administrator is suing Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Dr. Abra Fant for alleged negligence and for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Jackson Towers Condominium Association Inc. accused of failing to pay monthly contribution
Two labor groups are suing Jackson Towers Condominium Association Inc. for alleged breach of contract.
Lexington Health Care Center of Orland Park Inc allegedly failed to prevent pressure sores
A man is suing Lexington Health Care Center of Orland Park Inc. and Royal Management Corporation for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent his relative, a patient at the care center, from developing pressure sores.
Villa at Windsor Park allegedly failed to prevent employee from abusing patient
A woman is suing the Villa at Windsor Park for allegedly taking insufficient to prevent sexual abuse.
Soo Line Railroad Company, Canadian Pacific Railway accused of exposing employee to toxic materials
An estate administrator is suing Soo Line Railroad Company and Canadian Pacific Railway for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent a former employee from being exposed to toxic materials.
Appeals court: Ex-rail worker can keep $21M judgment for foot severely injured in accident on job
A state appeals court has upheld a $21 million judgment for a railroad worker who hurt his foot on the job.
Proposed legislation to nix Cook County soda tax could conflict with Illinois home rule principle
While polling data indicates Cook County's new so-called "pop tax" is largely unpopular, two proposals filed in the Illinois General Assembly to flush the tax could infringe on the principle of home rule.
Ethics panel: Law firm must prove Board of Review commissioner didn't profit from firm's suits vs county
A Cook County ethics panel is asking a judge to order a Chicago law firm to present proof the head of the Cook County Board of Review isn’t profiting from his law firm’s legal actions against the county.
Clarins U.S.A. Inc. accused of misleading consumers over skin cream benefits
A woman has filed a class action lawsuit against Clarins U.S.A. Inc. for allegedly misleadingly marketing a skin cream.