News from February 2017
Social service agencies seek to replicate state workers' success, sue IL to compel payment
A group of state human and social service agencies and companies filed suit today in St. Clair County against Gov. Bruce Rauner and other state officials to force timely payments for services performed.
New Trier racism seminar may promote political views, but legal options to stop it may be limited
New Trier High School's plans to host an all-day, mandatory student seminar on systemic racism in America has generated a flood of opposition from parents and others concerned the school is promoting a political viewpoint. However, the legal options open to those concerned parents may be limited, say lawyers specializing in constitutional and school law.
Pension payments likely to continue even in case of Illinois government shutdown
What could happen with pension payments in the aftermath of a government shutdown is the “law school hypothetical from hell,” said one labor lawyer in the wake of the Illinois attorney general's legal play to break the budget impasse.
Dr. Francisco Sanchez accused of causing wound during circumcision
A mother and her minor son are suing Dr. Francisco Sanchez, a physician, alleging negligence in medical care.
Beecher Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center accused of negligence in man's care
A deceased man's family has filed a wrongful death claim against Beecher Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center LLC, alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Center Home for Hispanic Elderly accused of failing to provide proper supervision
An administrator of a deceased woman's estate is suing Center Home for Hispanic Elderly LLC, alleging negligence in nursing home care.
TNT Remodeling & Construction accused of breaching contract with church
A church is suing TNT Remodeling & Construction Inc. and Terrence Thomas, an Illinois business and its owner, citing alleged breach of contract and fraud.
University of Chicago Medical Center accused of malpractice in tubal ligation procedure
A patient is suing The University of Chicago Medical Center, alleging medical malpractice.
Presence Resurrection Medical Center, Baxter Healthcare accused of responsibility in overdose
A deceased man's family has filed a wrongful death claim against Presence Resurrection Medical Center and Baxter Healthcare Corporation, alleging negligence in medical care.
Negligence, wrongful death alleged against St. James Wellness Rehab Villas, others
A representative of a deceased woman's estate has filed a wrongful death claim against Franciscan Alliance Inc., St. James Health - Chicago Heights and St. James Wellness Rehab Villas, alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Park Villa Nursing & Rehab Center, others accused of negligence
An administrator of a deceased woman's estate has filed a wrongful death claim against Park Villa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Villa Financial Services LLC; and a nurse, alleging negligence in nursing home care.
KFC franchisee allegedly failed to prevent fall on soapy floor
A Cook County woman is suing Hohman Enterprises Inc. for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent her from slipping, falling and injuring her hip at a KFC restaurant it operates.
Trump appointments could reshape NLRB, but effects may not be felt for a few months
With the White House now in the hands of Republicans, the majority on the National Labor Relations Board is also expected to soon change hands. But what impact that could have on the NLRB's proceedings and agenda, at least in the short term, remains to be seen.
Chicago State says insurer committed fraud by denying coverage for $4.2M verdict in whistleblower case
Chicago State University has sued an insurance company, saying a court should force the insurer to help the school pay more than $4.2 million to satisfy a judgment resulting from a lawsuit brought by a former who claimed the university had wrongly fired him for exposing an attempt by the university's former president to improperly collect a pension.
Bow Truss Coffee hits Lemonis with $26M lawsuit, claiming celebrity investor ground company down
A financially troubled Chicago coffee purveyor is taking aim at a television personality and investor in a $26 million, five-count complaint filed Feb. 1 in Cook County Circuit Court.
Trinity Health accused of negligence in woman's care
A disabled woman's family is suing Trinity Health Corporation, alleging negligence in medical care.
Ticket broker says Chicago Cubs wrongly canceled his 30 season tickets, owe him seats for 2017
A Pennsylvania ticket broker is suing the Cubs, saying the team refused to renew his season tickets.
Urlacher sues Florida hair doctor for baldly using his name to hawk transplants
Chicago Bears legend Brian Urlacher – a player whose exceptional, bruising play on the field was accentuated by his clean shaven head – has rushed to sack a Florida medical practice the middle linebacker said has wrongly profited from baldly using Urlacher’s name and hair regrowth success to market his services.
Reform or distraction: Chicago sports teams seek workers comp changes for athletes in budget deal
With the state's financial situation hinging in part on a deal to reform some state worker's compensation rules, Chicago's major pro sports franchises have jumped in, seeking a measure allowing them to stop paying workers comp to athletes at age 35. The teams say it's necessary to change rules that bear no resemblance to the realities of their business, and allow athletes who play for teams in other states with less generous workers comp systems the chance to "forum shop."
Lawsuit: Lenders, commercial real estate players ran racket to bilk 'unsophisticated' investors of assets
A group of plaintiffs have filed a racketeering suit in Cook County Circuit Court, alleging that for more than 10 years, several major players on the commercial real estate and financing scene have swindled hundreds of victims out of millions of dollars through loans based on inflated appraisals of hotels and motels across the Midwest.