News from March 2017
Class action: Walgreens charges insured, Medicare customers too much for prescription drugs
A multi-state class action complaint filed March 23 in federal court in Chicago accuses Walgreens of fraud, negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment in relation with the way it prices prescription drugs.
Presence Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital allegedly failed to prevent pressure sores
An administrator for the estate of a deceased patient is suing Presence Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital and Kindred - Chicago Central Hospital for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent the patient from developing pressure sores.
Manor Care of Palos Heights allegedly failed to prevent pressure sores
A deceased patient's family is suing Manor Care of Palos Heights, a nursing facility, for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent the patient from developing pressure sores.
Interforum Holdings Inc. allegedly misrepresented Evanston property's condition
Two consumers are suing Interforum Holdings Inc., 1100 Dempster LLC, Development Management Holdings LLC, Neotek Innovations Corp. d/b/a Neotek Construction, Adam Q. Pletcher, Dmitry Livsnis a/k/a Dmittry Livshis and Alex Zdanov for allegedly failing to disclose the defects of a house the plaintiffs had purchased from them in Evanston.
Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service Inc. allegedly failed to prevent patient from falling off stretcher
A former patient is suing Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service Inc. for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent him from falling off a stretcher while being moved to a hospital bed.
Court filings: Lawsuit vs SchoolMessenger imperils schools' ability to text, call parents, students
The call center company behind the SchoolMessenger service, which specializes in helping schools across the country instantly communicate with parents, students and their communities, is in federal court in Chicago, attempting to fend off a massive class action lawsuit they warn could disrupt the ability of the schools who rely on the vendor to send text and voice messages requested by parents to spread the word about school events, including school closings and other emergencies.
Class action vs Down To Lunch app makers tossed; promo 'spam-vite' texts users' fault, judge says
A Chicago federal judge has dismissed a class action complaint against the San Francisco-based developer of the Down to Lunch smartphone app, saying app users – and not the software itself – are responsible for “spam-vite” promotional text messages sent to other people’s phones.
IL Supreme Court: Conant High School can't be sued for student's gym class floor hockey eye injury
The Illinois Supreme Court has reversed an appellate ruling, saying a Cook County judge was right to toss a suburban high school student’s suit, because the suit did not show a gym teacher was at fault for failing to make students wear goggles during a floor hockey game, which left the student with an injured eye.
Illinois Supreme Court disbars six lawyers, suspends 11 others in March attorney disciplinary actions
A Forest Park lawyer accused of skipping out on his client's trial and costing his client $33,000 in opponent attorney fees was among six lawyers disbarred in March by the Illinois Supreme Court, which also suspended 11 others and censured three.
Chicago development group demands $36M from Mizzi, other Canadian investors over senior living deals
A Chicago area developer at odds with a group of largely Canadian real estate investors over the purchase of American senior living facilities is seeking damages of at least $36 million in a complaint filed March 13 in Cook County Circuit Court.
Northwestern University allegedly retaliated against employee for complaining about pay
A former employee is suing Northwestern University for allegedly firing him after he complained he was not fully compensated for attending an 11-hour instructor meeting.
Welch Brothers Belvidere Inc. sued for fatal motorcycle accident
The family of a motorcyclist killed in an auto accident is suing Welch Brothers Belvidere Inc. and one of its employees, for allegedly turning in front of the motorcyclist without yielding.
First Marshall Auto Auction allegedly misled customer on vehicle's condition
A customer is suing First Marshall Auto Auction LLC and Nadia Huzien, its principal manager, for alleged breach of contract after a vehicle they sold the plaintiff broke down a few blocks after he drove it off the lot.
Palos Community Hospital allegedly failed to prevent suicide
The administrator for the estate of a deceased patient is suing St. George Corporation, Palos Community Hospital, Palos Pathology Associates Ltd. and doctors Sudhir M. Gokhale, Elizabeth Hatfield, Tam Thai and Harcharan Sandhu for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent a recently discharged patient from committing suicide.
Prairie Manor Nursing and Rehab Center allegedly failed to prevent fall
The administrator for the estate of a deceased patient is suing Prairie Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Extended Care Consulting LLC for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent a patient from falling and fracturing her hip.
American Airlines, Boeing. G.E. Aviation sued for aircraft engine fire
A woman who claims she was injured when an engine on the airliner on which she was a passenger caught fire on the runway is suing G.E. Aviation Systems LLC, the Boeing Company and American Airlines Inc. for alleged product liability.
Renaissance at Midway allegedly failed to evaluate patient for stroke
An administrator for the estate of a deceased patient is suing the Renaissance at Midway Inc., a nursing facility, for allegedly taking insufficient measures to evaluate a patient who was suffering a stroke.
Little Company of Mary Hospital allegedly misdiagnosed patient
A disabled patient's family is suing Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers, Roseland Community Hospital Association and doctors William P. Walsh and Carlito Javier for allegedly misdiagnosing and discharging the patient despite her abnormal vital signs.
South Suburban Rehabilitation Center allegedly failed to prevent pressure ulcers
A deceased patient's family is suing nursing facility South Suburban Rehabilitation Center LLC, Extended Care Clinical LLC, Extended Care Consulting LLC and the facility's owners for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent a patient from developing pressure ulcers.
Loyola University Medical Center allegedly failed to treat bowel perforated by gunshot
A former patient who suffered multiple gunshot wounds is suing Loyola University Medical Center and doctors Ellen Omi, Craig McAsey, Hobie Summers, Ajaz Chaudhry, Amy Wickman and Carol Schermer for allegedly to failing to discover he had a perforated bowel.