News from June 2017
Consumer files class action alleging Zome sold gift cards with short shelf lives
A man has filed a class action lawsuit against Zome Inc., which does business as E-Stores by Zome, a Washington corporation, alleging negligent misrepresentation.
Emergency Room Providers says hospital, competitor colluded to 'poach' hospitalists
A medical personnel staffing firm is suing Advocate Trinity Hospital and United Elite Hospitalists LLC, citing alleged breach of contract for "poaching" their hospitalists.
Jackson Square facility allegedly negligent for lack of supervision
A family member is suing Jackson Square Skilled Nursing and Living Center and Jackson Corp., alleging negligence for allowing the development of bedsores in a now-deceased resident.
Suit claims Pekin Memorial doctor caused injuries during epidural injection
A couple is suing Arkadiusz Grochowski M.D.; UnityPoint Health-Pekin; and Pekin Hospital Pain Management LLC, alleging negligence for a botched epidural injection.
Fresenius Medical Care Chatham allegedly failed to recognize patient's infection
A woman is suing Fresenius Medical Care Chatham on behalf of a late family member, alleging negligence.
Woman suffered multiple falls, injuries at The Claremont - Buffalo Grove, suit claims
The relative of a former nursing home patient is suing Weinberg Community; The Claremont - Buffalo Grove; Nucare Services Corp.; and various staff, alleging negligence.
Seventh Circuit: Patent law can't be used to press asbestos exposure liability claims
A federal appeals panel in Chicago has upheld lower courts’ dismissal of several asbestos exposure lawsuits brought against door maker Weyerhaeuser Company and Owens-Illinois Inc., saying their dispute with Weyerhauser should be handled under Wisconsin’s workers compensation law, and their claims against Owens-Illinois don’t belong in court at all.
Trade secrets lawsuit highlights need for company computer policies, expert says
A dispute between two companies over trade secrets is a warning to other businesses about a need for strict computer policies, to help prevent lawsuits over the disclosure of trade secrets, one expert lawyer said.
ARDC report shows lowest grievance total since 1988
The Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) recently released its 2016 annual report, which shows the fewest number of grievances since 1988.
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Bensenville homeowners cleared to continue takings lawsuit vs Chicago over O'Hare air traffic
A Cook County judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by dozens of Bensenville homeowner against the city of Chicago for allegedly trespassing on their property rights when the city redesigned runways at O’Hare in 2013, sending a steady growing stream of air traffic over their homes daily since.
Couple suing over effects of Levaquin must show how drugmaker lied, judge says
A Chicago federal judge has ruled a suburban woman must describe, in her lawsuit against global drug maker Johnson & Johnson, how the company allegedly lied about possible effects of its antibiotic Levaquin, which the woman said caused her to develop a number of ailments.
Catholic church can't be sued for discriminating against gay man fired as music director: Judge
A federal judge has turned aside a discrimination lawsuit brought by a gay man against the Roman Catholic Chicago Archdiocese for firing him from his role as music director at a church in suburban Inverness after he publicly announced his wedding engagement, saying the man’s tasks in his job at the church meant he “served an integral role in the celebration of mass,” and thus anti-discrimination laws did not apply to him.
High-profile litigator attorney Bill Dugan joins Baker McKenzie
Prominent Chicago-based lawyer Bill Dugan has joined world-renowned law firm Baker McKenzie's Employment & Compensation Practice as a partner.
Federal judge: State can't keep skimping on Medicaid while fully funding worker pay, debt obligations
A Chicago federal judge has stopped short, so far, of ordering the state of Illinois to place a premium on paying the health insurance organizations, hospitals and others the $2 billion it is estimated the state owes under unpaid Medicaid bills. But the judge said she did not find it reasonable for the state to skimp on Medicaid payments while fully funding its monthly payroll and debt repayments.
Lawsuit vs NHL over substance abuse, death of hockey player Boogaard dismissed
A federal judge has agreed with the National Hockey League and dismissed the complaint brought by the family of deceased professional hockey player Derek Boogaard, who died following a purported drug overdose.
Appeals panel: Judge correct to find IL wrong to deny CPOP as OK condition for medical marijuana
A state appeals panel has agreed a Cook County judge was right to find state regulators were wrong in denying a request to add a condition known as chronic post-operative pain to the growing list of conditions for which medical marijuana can legally be prescribed in Illinois. But they struck down the judge's order to the state to add CPOP as an approved condition "within 30 days."
Woman sues Oak Park Arms on behalf of former resident who fell, broke hip
A relative is suing Oak Park Arms LLC, a nursing facility, alleging negligence and that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Woman claims Continental, RM and anesthetist were negligent before surgery
A patient is suing Keith R. Boyd M.D., Continental Anesthesia Ltd. and RM Anesthesia LLC, alleging negligence for an error made while administering anesthesia.
Daughter sues Heritage Woods nursing facility alleging late father developed pneumonia
A woman is suing Heritage Woods of Bolingbrook and Gardant Management Solutions Inc., a nursing facility, alleging the defendants were negligent in caring for her late father.
Advocate Health, doctor allegedly negligent in delivering child leading to injuries
A mother is suing Advocate Health and Dr. Anita Arora M.D., alleging she did not receive proper care during the birth of her child, leading to injuries to her daughter.