News from December 2017
CPS: New IL schools funding law 'major step toward equality,' shelves class action vs state over ed funding
Chicago's public school officials have shelved their attempt to use a lawsuit to address Illinois' "broken" public education funding system, saying an education funding reform law enacted by the state earlier this fall has helped satisfy their concerns.
Symphony of Morgan Park, others allegedly failed to prevent patient from falling
A woman is suing Symphony of Morgan Park, Nucare Services Corp., Maestro Consulting Services LLC, and two nurses for alleged negligence.
Warren Barr South Loop allegedly failed to prevent patient from getting a urinary tract infection
A man is suing Warren Barr South Loop, Maplewood Care and three nurses for alleged negligence.
Leak & Sons Funeral Home accused of burying corpse without family's consent
Three family members are suing Leak & Sons Funeral Home and Spencer Leak & Sons Funeral Home Ltd. for alleged intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligence.
Family Medicine for McHenry County, others accused of failing to properly diagnose medical condition
An estate administrator is suing several health providers for allegedly failing to properly diagnose a patient's medical condition.
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc., others accused of negligently performing surgery
A man is suing Dr. Freidoon Azizi, Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Ethicon Endo-Surgery LLC and Ethicon Inc. for alleged negligence.
Kindred Chicago Lakeshore allegedly failed to prevent patient from developing pressure ulcers
A patient is suing Kindred Chicago Lakeshore for alleged negligence.
Illinois e-filing requirement may not mean easier public access to court filings
At the turn of the New Year, county circuit court systems across Illinois are expected to take a leap into the 21st Century, as they begin to require all civil court documents to be filed electronically, under an order from the state's Supreme Court. However, the steps into the digital age may not necessarily ensure greater or easier access to otherwise public court documents in the state.
Glenn Gutnayer Custom Homes LLC, others allegedly failed to provide adequate safety equipment
A man is suing Glenn Gutnayer Custom Homes LLC, GCW Inc., Residential Steel Fabricators Inc. and Berdi Services Inc. for alleged negligence.