News from August 2017
Class action: Logitech sold defective video monitoring security systems, deceived customers
Logitech faces a class action complaint from an Illinois resident who says the company’s old home video security system was defective and that it took several steps to keep customers from making warranty claims.
Illinois appeals court upholds $897,000 verdict against Express Cab Dispatch
An Illinois appeals court has upheld Cook County jury's verdict awarding $897,740 in damages to a woman struck by an Express Cab Dispatch driver with a checkered driving record.
Cardiac Surgery Associates accused of inserting nickel-containing wires in man with nickel allergy
A couple is suing Cardiac Surgery Associates S.C., doctors Thomas J. Hinkamp and Vu T. Hoang and physician assistant Timothy J. Kinsey for not considering a man's allergy to nickel when using wires containing nickel during surgery.
City of Chicago, bar owners, police officer accused in woman's death
An estate representative is suing the city of Chicago; Chicago Police Officer Danielle Deering; Pappas Restaurants Inc., Jack Desmond's Irish Pub Inc., and Alsip Restaurant and Lounge Inc., all three of which do business as Bar 122; and VPEN Inc., which does business as 115 Bourbon Street, alleging they should be held responsible for the death of a woman who police say killed herself using an off-duty police officer's service weapon.
Norridge Gardens Healthcare & Rehab Centre allegedly violated contract
An Illinois company is suing Norridge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Centre, which does business as Norridge Gardens Healthcare & Rehab Centre, citing alleged breach of contract.
Belhaven Nursing & Rehab allegedly failed to prevent patient from developing pressure ulcers, pneumonia
An estate administrator is suing Belhaven Nursing & Rehab Center for alleged negligence and for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Dancer left paralyzed by windblown pedestrian shelter at O'Hare awarded $148M verdict
A Cook County jury has awarded $148 million to a dancer who was left paralyzed when a storm blew a pedestrian shelter onto her at O’Hare International Airport.
221 Partners Fund LP, others accused of fraud
A Cook County man is suing several people and companies for alleged fraud.
Appeals panel: Volvo's full refund offer doesn't negate class action over hybrid SUV's mileage marketing
A Chicago federal appellate court breathed new life into a lawsuit against Volvo, saying an offer by the automaker to pay one customer a full refund doesn’t garage the class action complaint.
Judge: IL law doesn't force Zillow to get appraisers' license to publish online home value 'zestimates'
Saying the plaintiffs are asking the court to misread and misapply an Illinois state law, a Chicago federal judge has crashed a class action lawsuit against Zillow, which had accused the operators of the real estate website of essentially appraising property without a license, and then using their online home value estimate tool as a marketing ploy to drive business by hampering home sellers’ efforts to sell their home for what they believe it should be worth.
Federal judge says ERISA claim doesn't eclipse ex-VP's state wage law claims vs BMO Harris
A federal judge has kicked a wage dispute class action between a retired bank executive and BMO Harris Bank back to Cook County court, saying the executive's claim he had been shorted retirement benefits as owed under federal law did not legally eclipse his state law claims that the bank had misclassified him as an independent contractor while he worked for BMO post-retirement.
Circle K, Jewel, Subway added to list of shops sued over collection of Cook County's 'pop tax'
Add three more retailers and restaurants to the list of those targeted by lawsuits over the collection of Cook County’s so-called “pop tax,” as new plaintiffs have brought actions against Circle K convenience stores, Jewel food stores and Subway restaurants operating in and around Chicago.
Appeals court shears class action vs Regency beauty school, says students not employees under FLSA
A Chicago federal appellate court has scalped a class-action lawsuit filed by a onetime student of a nationwide beauty school, which alleged student cosmetologists should be paid for on-the-job training, as the hands-on work experience serves as compensation and is required for licensing.
City of Chicago, police officers accused of civil rights violations in Mt. Greenwood shooting
A woman is suing the city of Chicago, a Chicago police officer and an unknown police officer for alleged battery and civil rights violations in connection with the death of Joshua Beal at the hands of two off-duty police officers in the Mt Greenwood neighborhood on Nov. 5, 2016.
Walgreens accused of providing incorrect prescription drug
A woman is suing Walgreens, alleging she was negligently provided an incorrect prescription drug.
Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago accused of negligence
A man is suing Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago for alleged negligence and for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent him from developing bed sores.
Chicago man accuses doctors of negligence for nerve injuries during surgery
A man is suing doctors Gina Jefferson, Quintin Cappelle and Zrria White for alleged negligence and for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Cermak Fresh Market accused of negligence in slip and fall on chocolate
A woman is suing Cermak Fresh Market Inc. and associated corporate entities for alleged negligence and for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
7th Circuit says Chicago doesn't owe cops OT for off-duty emails; lawyer says shows need for clear policy
A federal appeals court has backed Chicago City Hall in its dispute with a group of police officers who claimed they should be paid overtime for off-duty emailing on their official Blackberrys. And that decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit demonstrates the importance for employers to have a clearly defined policy on overtime work for employees
Edelson class actions target Senior Lifestyle Corp, Symphony Healthcare, Aryzta over worker fingerprints
Edelson P.C., a Chicago law firm known for launching class actions over digital privacy issues, has set its sights on three more employers – the operator of 51 Illinois senior living and care facilities; the operator of two dozen Illinois nursing and rehabilitation centers; and the bakery behind the Otis Spunkmeyer and La Brea Bread brands – accusing each of breaking an Illinois biometrics privacy law.