News from July 2017
Jimmy John's, asst mgr class action plaintiffs square off over whether sandwich chain is 'joint employer'
Facing a growing number of lawsuits over its alleged treatment of assistant store managers, sub sandwich restaurant chain Jimmy John’s has asked a Chicago federal judge to determine exactly how much responsibility it should bear for how its franchisees classify, pay and manage those assistant managers.
Couple's lawsuit faults California breast implant maker
A Will County couple are suing a California breast implant manufacturer, alleging Mentor Worldwide LLC's implants resulted in numerous painful health conditions.
Cubby Bear Lounge security sued over altercation with guest
A guest is suing Cubby Bear Lounge Ltd., which does business as the Cubby Bear Chicago, alleging he was roughed up and thrown to the ground by security personnel at the restaurant.
Room 7 nightclub, bouncers sued over sidewalk scuffle
Two men are suing Seven West Division Inc., which operates the Room 7 nightclub, and several bouncers, alleging battery as they stood on a public sidewalk.
Injured inmate sues Cook County over pain complaints
A former Cook County jail inmate is suing Dr. Andrew Defuniak, Dr. Reena Paul and other unknown medical personnel and health providers, alleging insufficient health care measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Lawsuit alleges fraud for secret transfer of stocks
A New Jersey investor is suing Asher Ventures LLC, Sam Harmelech, Shai Harmelech, also known as Ishaihu Harmelch and Yeshay Ahu Harmelech, and Cal Systems Inc., citing alleged stock fraud.
Schaumburg Hotels guest alleges bed bug infestation
A hotel guest is suing Schaumburg Hotels LLC, which does business as Holiday Inn Rolling Meadows Schaumburg Chicago Hotel, and Rolling Meadows Properties LLC, after she was allegedly bitten by beg bugs during her stay at the hotel.
Planet Fitness faces lawsuit over alleged release of video
A gym member is suing Planet Fitness Evanston alleging the Illinois company released video surveillance of the plaintiff performing an exercise routine without her consent.
Lincoln Park personnel accused of inadequate medical care
A deceased patient's family is suing Lincoln Park Family Physicians, Dr. John Tenhundfeld and a nurse, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
O'Keefe Lyons & Hynes slaps rival O'Keefe property tax law firm with trademark suit
A prominent Chicago property tax law has served a similarly named rival firm with a federal trademark infringement claim.
Federal judge affirms arbitration stay in racial bias lawsuit vs Chicago over waste hauling contracts
A Chicago federal court judge has denied a local trash hauling company’s request to rescind a previously imposed stay on arbitration in a dispute with the city and its primary waste hauling vendors over service contracts.
New CFPB ruling favoring group lawsuits called bad for America
A new rule from the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that makes it easier for people to file class-action lawsuits against a bank or credit card company would make society yet more litigious, some attorneys say.
Broadway Electric Inc., Western Surety Company accused of breach of contract
A construction company is suing Broadway Electric Inc. and Western Surety Company for alleged breach of contract.
Portfolio Recovery Associates accused of misrepresentation in debt collection
An Illinois woman is suing Blitt and Gaines P.C. and Portfolio Recovery Associates L.L.C. for alleged misrepresentation in debt collection.
Levi Strauss & Co. accuses companies of copyright infringement
Clothing maker Levi Strauss & Co. is suing a list of partnerships and unincorporated associations for alleged copyright infringement.
Crain Communications, others accused of defamation by Fox brothers
Two brothers are suing Crain Communications Inc., Keith Crain, Lynne Marek and Michael Arndt for alleged defamation.
Tow company sued after employee allegedly killed truck driver in Oak Brook road rage shooting
The family of a truck driver who prosecutors have alleged was shot and killed by a tow truck driver in a "road rage" incident in Oak Brook, is suing Wes's Service Inc. for the driver's death.
Chicago red light camera settlement deal could bring plaintiffs' lawyers $11.5M
Under a proposed $38.75 million settlement to end one of the class action lawsuits it faces over abuses within its red light camera program, the city of Chicago could pay those who were ticketed under the program half of the money they paid to the city for the alleged wrongful $100 fines. Attorneys for the plaintiffs who brought the case, however, could drive off with more than $11 million in fees for their work, should a Cook County judge sign off on the deal.
Federal appeals court says Colts season ticket holder has no right to renew tickets
A Pennsylvania ticket broker and former Indianapolis Colts season ticket holder has failed in his bid to persaude the courts to force the team to allow him to renew his season tickets, but the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit said there is no such guarantee of renewal under the law.
Individual accuses Excellence Construction & Millwork Co. U.S.A. of abandoning remodeling project
An individual is suing Excellence Construction & Millwork Co. U.S.A. and Roberto E. Corrales for alleged breach of contract.