News from December 2017
State appeals panel delivers win to Beggars Pizza in court fight over delivery turf rights
An Illinois appals court has upheld a lower court ruling granting a win to Beggars Pizza in a dispute over exclusive pizza delivery turf.
Walmart, Charles Komar & Sons out, but Macy's remains in lawsuit filed by woman whose clothes caught fire
Walmart and clothing maker Charles Komar & Sons have been dismissed from a lawsuit filed by an Illinois woman whose clothing allegedly caught fire - but Macy’s remains and faces trial in early 2018.
Divided IL Supreme Court rejects try to hold Northwestern Memorial liable for clinic doctors' actions
A majority of the state’s highest court has rejected a woman’s attempt to hold Northwestern Memorial Hospital responsible for alleged mistakes made by medical professionals employed by a federally funded health clinic which led to the premature birth of her child, saying the case asks the court to expand Illinois case law on the question of so-called “vicarious liability” for hospitals.
Class action: Ventra student discounts wrongly denied by CTA, Pace, to homeschooled students
A Brookfield parent who thinks transit agencies should resume giving homeschooled students fare discounts is pressing the issue in a class action lawsuit.
Judge: Suit can proceed vs Target claiming justifies firing Hispanics over fake Social Security numbers
A federal judge will allow a woman to proceed, for now, with a lawsuit against Target, claiming the retailer targeted her and other Hispanic employees by accusing them of having fake Social Security numbers.
Gala Banquets accused of negligence after man allegedly stabbed for talking to another man's wife
A man is suing Dawid Metel and Gala Banquets in a complaint in which he alleges assault, battery and negligence.
Carrozza Foot Clinic allegedly failed to detect infection
A woman is suing Dr. Lewis Carrozza and Carrozza Foot Clinic for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Aperion Care Midlothian, others sued for allegedly not preventing patient's fall, wrongful death
An estate administrator is suing Aperion Care Midlothian, Aperion Care Inc., Aperion Consulting LLC and a nurse for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries and wrongful death.
Wayne Wright LLP, others allegedly failed to provide proper legal representation
A woman is suing Wayne Wright LLP, associated corporate entities, and J. Scott Mechler for alleged breach of duty and negligence.
Judge saws off $5.9 million verdict against Sears in wrench patent dispute suit vs Loggerhead
A Chicago federal judge has thrown a wrench into a jury's $5.9 million verdict for a suburban toolmaker, who alleged retail giant Sears copied his patented design for an implement for removing nuts and bolts, saying Sears deserves a new trial because one of her jury instructions was based on a faulty definition of a tool term made by a prior judge in the five-year-long case.
Judge: Faxed invite to diabetes drug seminar enough to let TCPA class action continue
Receiving an unwanted fax, inviting medical professionals to a "free seminar" discussing diabetes treatment options is harmful enough to allow a class action to continue against a drugmaker and a company that describes its mission as "connecting" nurse practitioners with drug companies' clinical research, a Chicago federal judge has said.
Northern Illinois University College of Law eliminates out-of-state tuition fees
DeKALB – Starting in the fall of 2018, students at the Northern Illinois University (NIU) College of Law will not be charged out-of-state tuition premiums.
Class action: Chicago speed cameras at Challenger Park, Irving Park Rd illegal
Already facing litigation over its red light cameras, a new lawsuit has now targeted the city of Chicago’s use of speed cameras along a stretch of Irving Park Road at Challenger Park.
Schiller, DuCanto & Fleck LLP, others accused of failing to provide proper legal representation
A woman is suing Tanya Stanish, Michelle Lawless and Schiller, DuCanto & Fleck LLP for alleged breach of duty and negligence.
Westchester Health & Rehabilitation Center, others sued for patient's ulcers, wrongful death
An estate administrator is suing Westchester Health & Rehabilitation Center, SSC Westchester Operating Company LLC and SSC Westchester Operating Company LLC for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries and wrongful death.
Elite Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine LLC, doctor accused of breach of contract
A hospital is suing Dr. C. Sekhar Sompalli and Elite Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine LLC for alleged breach of contract.
Erie Family Health Center Inc., others allegedly failed to treat woman's abdominal infection
A woman is suing Dr. Alissa Carlson, Dr. Kate McKenney, Erie Family Health Center Inc., the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Dr. Adria Mora and Northwestern Memorial Hospital for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Mercy Housing Management Group, others allegedly failed to remedy bed bug problem
A tenant is suing Mercy Housing Management Group Inc. and Roseland Limited Partnership IS for intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligence.
Norridge Gardens allegedly failed to prevent patient from developing pressure ulcers, contributing to death
An estate administrator is suing Norridge Gardens for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries and wrongful death.
MedMar Inc., others allegedly misrepresented employment details to induce noncompete provision
A man is suing MedMar Inc., MedMar Rockford LLC and MedMar Lakeview LLC for alleged breach of contract, fraud and negligent misrepresentation.