News from July 2017
Rosalind Franklin University faces disability discrimination suit
A student is suing Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, an educational institution, alleging violation of federal law related to learning disabilities.
Medical supply firm accused of telephone harassment
A Chicago woman is suing a medical supply company in Tennessee, citing an alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Debt collector, AT&T accused of violating state, federal laws
An Illinois man is suing a debt collector and AT&T Mobility LLC, alleging he was falsely accused of owing a balance.
SEIU affiliate sues realty company over payments
A labor group is suing Realty & Mortgage Building Services Co., an Illinois corporation, citing an alleged breach of contract.
Former patient accuses Suburban Surgical Specialists, others of leaving metal inside wound
A former patient is suing Eric Vaughn M.D., Suburban Surgical Specialists S.C., and Mohammed Kahn CSA for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries and negligence.
Former patient accuses Palos Community Hospital, others of failing to prevent pressure sore
A former patient is suing Palos Community Hospital, Advocate Christ Medical Center and Manorcare Health Services - Palos Heights West for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries and negligence.
Comprehensive Pain and Rehabilitation Center accused of breaching lease agreement
A landlord is suing Comprehensive Pain and Rehabilitation Center P.C. for allegedly defaulting on their lease contract.
Judge throws brake on investor class action vs operators of failed electric car maker Fisker Auto
A Chicago federal judge has put the brakes on a class action suit filed by investors, who alleged they were ripped off for hundreds of millions of dollars in a failed electric car venture, saying the investors were asleep at the switch because they launched their suit after the statute of limitations expired.
Budget won't pull IL out of financial straits; Residents can 'look forward' to more taxes, U of C prof says
Illinois ended its two-year budget hiatus earlier this month, but the state's financial plan still lacks the essentials needed to sustain it over the long term, according to a University of Chicago professor.
Jury: AbbVie should pay $150M for Androgel marketing; AbbVie: Verdict won't stand
A federal jury has ordered drugmaker AbbVie to pay $150 million in damages for allegedly falsely marketing the benefits of its Androgel testosterone therapy drug, even though the jury did not hold the company liable for a heart attack suffered by a man taking the drug.
Cook County officials bank on legally imperiled beverage tax to balance county budget
As a Cook County judge prepares to rule later this week on whether the county should be allowed to begin collecting its so-called sweetened beverage tax, county officials say the county has banked much of its budget hopes for the coming year on the $17 million a month in revenue they expect the tax will pour into county coffers.
Sears sues construction firm for breach of contract
Sears Hometown & Outlet Stores Inc. is suing a Texas construction company, alleging breach of contract involving equipment orders.
Chicago housing developer accused of bias against disabled
A nonprofit group is suing Gallagher and Henry Inc. and other businesses, alleging the company's housing projects discriminate against the disabled.
Missouri debt collector accused of deception
An Illinois woman is suing Client Services, a debt collector based in Missouri, over an alleged misrepresentation in debt collection.
O'Hare Airport visitor sues over fall near terminal entrance
An O'Hare International Airport visitor is suing the city of Chicago, claiming he fell on an uneven surface near a railed cab stand.
Illinois video gaming firm accused of breach of revenue-sharing contract
A video game terminal operator is suing Accel Entertainment Gaming LLC, alleging it is owed funds due to a breach of revenue-sharing contract.
$38M red light camera settlement on table; Deal won't end risk to city, taxpayers, other litigants say
People who received tickets from Chicago’s red light cameras could be in line for a bit of a refund, should Chicago aldermen sign off on a $38.75 million settlement deal negotiated by City Hall’s lawyers to end a class action lawsuit over the automated traffic enforcement program. But the trial lawyers behind a separate class action against the city say the settlement doesn’t end the legal and financial risk to the city or taxpayers.
Jury OK to order Geracis to pay dogwalker $275K for elevator confrontation, battery: Appeals court
A state appeals court has upheld a jury’s verdict against the wife of bankruptcy lawyer Peter Francis Geraci, saying she needs to pay $275,000 to a dog walker she accused of attacking her almost four years ago.
Machinist's claims work fumes caused cancer vs Union Pacific, Safety Kleen headed back to Cook court
A machinist’s case against Union Pacific, claiming the railroad should be made to pay for allegedly exposing him to toxic fumes and products at work, allegedly causing his renal cancer, has been sent back to Cook County court, after a federal judge determined the Federal Employees Liability Act doesn't let it pull out of state court.
NJ decision barring lawyers from working with online legal services reflects debate in IL, other states
Will the N.J. Supreme Court decision that prohibits lawyers from using services like RocketLawyer impact law practice in Illinois and other states?