News from May 2017
Illinois unclaimed property rules for gift cards, other securities, could soon change
A proposed new law could change the rules in Illinois concerning unclaimed property - and particularly, unclaimed gift cards and unclaimed property from business-to-business transactions, both of which may no longer be exempt from reverting to the state.
Appeals panel: Couple can sue American Family, alleging agent misled them on coverage
A state appeals panel will allow a couple to pursue their claim their insurance agent failed to provide them with the coverage they had requested - and which they later needed - to fund their defense against a defamation claim brought against their son, who was accused of bullying another child.
GSK asks for new trial over claims its anti-depressant labeling contributed to lawyer's suicide
Drug manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline is trying to get out from under a $3 million jury judgment, which blamed it for a Chicago lawyer’s suicide, saying a federal judge made multiple mistakes that hamstrung the manufacturer’s defense against the claim its labels failed to warn its anti-depressant drug Paxil and its generic equivalent can lead to suicide.
Patient alleges Northwestern Memorial, two doctors failed to treat coronary condition
A patient is suing Northwestern Memorial Hospital and two doctors, alleging negligence for failing to recognize symptoms of a serious coronary condition.
Woman claims she fell down stairway at Stoneport Builders that wasn't up to code
A woman is suing Stoneport Builders Inc. and Grove Management, alleging liability and negligence for a fall she suffered on a stairway.
Patient alleges she was struck by staff member at Belmont Village Senior Living
A patient is suing Belmont Village Senior Living, alleging that she was struck by a member of its staff.
Oak Lawn failed to prevent development of bedsores in former resident
The administrator of an estate is suing Oak Lawn Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent a former resident's bedsores.
A & D Import Motors allegedly failed to disclose cars had been rebuilt after crashes
A woman is suing A & D Import Motors Inc., alleging breach of warranty, fraud, liability, negligence and negligent misrepresentation.
Woman alleges injuries from fall at Starbucks location in The Fashion Outlet, Rosemont
A woman is suing Starbucks; an unknown employee; ABM Industries Incorporated; ABM Industry Groups LLC and related corporate entities; and Macerich Property Management Company, alleging liability and negligence.
Judge OKs $5.2M settlement for banks vs Kmart over data breach; $1.7M to lawyers
A Chicago federal judge has signed off on a $5.2 million settlement in a class action lawsuit by financial companies against Kmart over a data breach, including $1.7 million for the plaintiffs’ attorneys.
Junk fax ad suit allowed to proceed vs Onsite Health, after judge said fax wasn't 'merely informational'
A federal judge has kept alive a home health company's junk fax lawsuit against a medical practice, saying a fax sent by the practice announcing the arrival of a new physician was, in fact, an advertisement, and not merely an "informational" message.
Woman sues Advocate Christ, three doctors over neurological care of decedent
A deceased woman's family is suing Advocate Christ Medical Center, Ellen C. Omni M.D., David McElmeel M.D. and Abdul Amine M.D., alleging negligence.
Gynecologist says surgeon made false statements about surgery he performed in 2006 at Northwest Community Hospital
A gynecologist is suing Thomas A. Painter M.D., alleging defamation for statements he made to others regarding a 2006 surgery.
Woman alleges UCMC surgeons gave her permanent nerve damage
A patient is suing The University of Chicago Medical Center, Lewis L. Shi M.D. and Jimmy Jiang M.D., alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries stemming from shoulder surgery.
Mother says Lurie Children's Hospital, staff were negligent in son's treatment
A mother is suing Radiology Imaging Specialists Ltd., Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and three individuals, alleging negligence in the treatment of her son after he swallowed a battery.
Suit claims Advanced Urology, VHS West Suburban Medical liable for failed surgery
A couple is suing Alan Y. Sadah M.D., Advanced Urology Center S.C. and VHS West Suburban Medical Center Inc., claiming the wife was injured by complications from a reconstructive surgery.
Surgeon with Broadway Orthopedics allegedly negligent in failed hip replacement
A patient is suing Alfred Akkeron M.D.; Broadway Orthopedics Ltd.; and Westlake Hospital, alleging negligence for injuries he suffered during a surgery.
Court dismisses application to require arbitration with consumer in collection case
A creditor's attempt to compel arbitration in a credit card collection case has been dismissed by a Chicago federal judge, after the judge agreed there were questions in whether the borrower had actually agreed to be bound to pursue her claims through arbitration.
Estate sues Southview Manor for negligence stemming from fall, bedsores
A deceased woman's family is suing Southview Manor, EMI Enterprises Inc. and 6865 Financial Inc., alleging negligence.
Cook County, sheriff alleged liable for employee's early retirement
A man is suing Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart, Cook County and human resources administrator Wyola, alleging discrimination, retaliation and violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).