News from February 2017
Family representative accuses Northwestern Memorial of malpractice in death
A family representative is suing Northwestern Memorial, alleging negligence led to the death of a patient.
McHenry County Orthopaedics, others accused of negligence in connection with shoulder infection
A husband and wife are suing Justin Gent, M.D., and McHenry County Orthopaedics, S.C./Centegra Physician Care, alleging negligence in medical care.
M&M Transport Services, driver blamed for fatal crash caused by prescription drugs, distracted driving
A man's family is suing a driver, identified as William Ingram, and his employer, M&M Transport Services, Inc., after the plaintiff's relative was killed in a traffic crash on Interstate 90 near Cumberland Avenue, allegedly caused by Ingram's use of prescription drugs and his use of his mobile phone while driving.
Aramark Sports and Entertainment Services blamed for conditions that allegedly led to fall at Soldier Field
A volunteer concession-stand worker is suing Aramark Sports and Entertainment Services LLC, alleging she was hurt in a fall at Soldier Field, allegedly because of Aramark's negligence.
Man claims negligence in dental care caused need for further procedures, expenses
A patient is suing over allegations that improper dental care led to injuries and expenses.
Glencrest Healthcare & Rehab Centre, Waterfront Terrace accused of inadequate supervision
A deceased woman's family has filed a wrongful death claim against Glencrest Healthcare and Rehabilitation Centre and Waterfront Terrace, alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Doctors accused of leaving woman disfigured after mastectomy
A patient is suing Michael S. Dewolfe, M.D., and Mark S. Choh, M.D., alleging negligence in medical care.
Man blames Official Cuts barbershop for alleged chemical burns
A man is suing Official Cuts Inc. and related entities, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Man convicted of murder says City Hall has denied him access to records
A man who was sentenced to 200 years in prison in connection with a September 1977 homicide case is suing the Chicago Police Department and the City of Chicago, alleging violation of federal law.
City Hall violates code by forcing snubbed minority subs into quick arbitration, class action says
A Chicago-based, minority-owned petroleum and equipment supplier has spearheaded a class action against the city of Chicago, accusing City Hall of improperly applying rules that force minority-owned subcontractors into arbitration over contract disputes, effectively blocking them from suing general contractors who may have failed to sufficiently utilize the minority-owned subcontractors, as required by city ordinance.
CVS can be sued in Illinois for automated calls to remind about flu shots, federal judge says
A class action suit against CVS Pharmacy and its MinuteClinic will proceed after a federal judge in Chicago denied a motion to dismiss the complaint, saying the drug store chain can’t shake the lawsuit accusing them of breaking federal anti-robocalling laws when the clinic placed calls to people’s mobile phones to remind them about getting flu shots.
Judge caps off class action accusing Walgreens of wrongly collecting Chicago's 5 cent bottled water tax
A Cook County judge has put a lid on a class action lawsuit against Walgreens brought by a man who claimed the drug store chain wrongly charged him and others a 5 cent city of Chicago sales tax on bottled drinks, which should have applied only to bottled water.
Drs. John Rachel and Edward Lack accused of negligence in connection with surgery
A patient is suing John Rachel, M.D. and Edward B. Lack, M.D., S.C., alleging negligence in medical care.
Wheeling manufacturer seeks court declarations in dispute with foreign company
A Wheeling-based manufacturing company is suing Rushserve Ltd., a company based in the United Kingdom, seeking a series of declaratory judgments.
Advocate Christ Medical Center, others accused of negligence leading to severed sigmoid colon
A patient is suing Valerie Jennings, M.D.; Varsha V. Upadhyaya, M.D.; Advocate Christ Medical Center; Advocate Medical Group; and related Advocate Health entities, alleging negligence in medical care.
Woman blames River Forest High School, others for injuries from explosion in chemistry class
A woman is suing Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200, Oak Park and River Forest High School and another woman, alleging negligence in connection with a chemistry experiment.
Companies sued after apartment complex guard allegedly stabbed woman with knife
A woman is suing Five Star LLC and MSP1 Investigation Corporation, alleging battery and negligence, after a security guard allegedly stabbed her with a knife.
Canadian Pacific Railway accused of negligence in collision with semi in rail yard
A truck driver is suing Soo Line Railroad Company, which does business as Canadian Pacific Railway, and two railroad employees, alleging negligence in connection with a collision.
Four patrons claim battery during ejection from Max Bar
Four patrons are suing Jo-Kim Lounge Corp., doing business as Max Bar, and unknown employees and agents of Max Bar, establishment, alleging battery and negligence.
Man alleges Chicago police officer used excessive force
A man is suing a Chicago Police officer and the city of Chicago, alleging excessive force and violation of civil rights.