News from January 2017
Advocate Condell Medical Center, doctors, accused of not properly treating stroke during childbirth
Two people are suing several medical care providers, alleging negligence in connection with a stroke that occurred during hospitalization for childbirth.
Woman blames doctor for allegedly falling short in cancer treatment procedure
A patient is suing Franciscan Physician Network and doctor Manish Dhamija, M.D., alleging they did not properly treat her cancer.
Woman says guard, hired by Page Security, pushed her out of door, broke her wrist
A woman is suing Page Security Inc. and an unidentified employee of the security company, alleging battery, negligence and negligent hiring and supervision.
Wrongful death action accuses Glenview Terrace Nursing Center of not preventing injurious fall
A deceased man's family has filed a wrongful death claim against Glenview Terrace Nursing Center and certain nurses employed there, alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Doctors accused of misdiagnosing disorder that turned out to be cancer
A married couple's lawsuit against doctors Milena Jguenti, M.D., and Jose Velasco, M.D., and Northshore University Healthsystem Medical Group, alleges a woman's breast cancer was misdiagnosed.
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center blamed for woman's injuries from powered door
A woman is suing Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, alleging negligence, liability and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries, after she was allegedly struck by a power-assisted door at the hospital.
7th Circuit: Olive Garden parent can't be hit with class action over vacation pay policies
The parent company of Olive Garden and Red Lobster and other chain restaurant brands has won a legal victory after a federal appeals panel refused to certify a class action over unpaid vacation time, saying the restaurant group’s change to its “anniversary pay” policies shouldn't subject it to a class action lawsuit.
Appeals panel says Sears data disclosure doesn’t harm credit card holders, so suit is tossed
A Chicago appeals courts has affirmed a lower court ruling that shelved a class-action suit against Sears, Roebuck & Co., which alleged the retail giant sold credit card holders’ personal data to telemarketers, because card holders took no financial hit as a result of Sears’ action.
Cities, counties can't enact right-to-work laws, judge says; Lincolnshire ordinance tossed
Cities, villages and counties don’t have the authority under federal law to impose local right-to-work rules on employers, workers and unions, a Chicago federal judge has said, tossing out a right-to-work ordinance enacted by the village of Lincolnshire in 2015.
Judge: Museum standards mean Museum of Science & Industry owes Breedlove duty for historic car
A legendary driver and former holder of world land speed records has won the chance to hit the gas on his lawsuit against Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry over the museum’s alleged mistreatment of the Spirit of America, a historic car in which he broke the land speed record, and which he loaned to the museum five decades ago.
Appeals court: Vendor's insurer must cover Target's settlement costs for fallen fitting room door
An insurance company is obligated to defend Target in a six-figure claim awarded to a woman who was injured when a fitting room door fell on her at a suburban store, a panel of U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals judges has ruled.
Chicago State pays ex-finance officer $1.3M to end whistleblower lawsuit
A former financial officer at Chicago State University has secured a $1.3 million settlement from the university, ending his litigation against the school over his claims he had been fired in retaliation for exposing misdeeds by the university’s administration, including former university president Wayne Watson.
Woman blames Premier Pain Specialists, others for post-op fall injuries
A patient is suing Premier Pain Specialists LLC, Premier Pain & Spine LLC and Omar Said, M.D., alleging medical negligence.
Advocate South Suburban Hospital, nursing home accused of negligence in death claim
CHICAGO — An administrator of a deceased woman's estate has filed a wrongful death claim against Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation d/b/a Advocate South Suburban Hospital, and Palos Hills Healthcare LLC d/b/a Bria Health Services of Palos Hills, alleging negligence in hospital and nursing home care.
Mount Sinai Community Foundation, others blamed for alleged misdiagnoses of tumor that left patient blind
A patient is suing several medical care providers, alleging she was left legally blind because of failures to reach a correct diagnosis.
Man blames Centegra Health Systems, others for alleged late diagnosis of cancer
A patient is suing Centegra Health Systems, North Shore Oncology-Hematology Associates Ltd. and Jerry Liu, M.D., alleging negligence in medical care.
Jackson Square Skilled Nursing & Living Center accused of negligence in resident's care
An administrator of a deceased woman's estate has filed a wrongful death claim against Jackson Square Skilled Nursing & Living Center, alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Doctor, clinic, pharmacy face claim tied to alleged drug reaction
A patient and her husband are suing Community Health NFP, Rachel Klamo, D.O., and Wal-Mart Stores Inc., alleging negligence, loss of consortium and violation of the Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act.
Family alleges Norridge Gardens is responsible for woman's death
A deceased woman's family has filed a wrongful death claim against Norridge Gardens, alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Lexington Health Care Center of La Grange accused of negligence in connection with fall
A former resident of Lexington Health Care Center of La Grange is suing the care facility, alleging negligence in nursing home care.