News from May 2017
Former Cook County correctional worker files racial, disability discrimination suit against sheriff's office
A former correctional facility employee is suing Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart, citing alleged discrimination and violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
American Taxi Dispatch says competitor adopted similar name, logo
A Mt. Prospect taxi company is suing American Airport Taxi Inc., and its owner Ayman Abdelhadi, citing alleged unfair competition and trademark infringement.
Suit says Symphony South Shore failed to prevent resident's falls, bedsores
A resident is suing Symphony of South Shore, a nursing home, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Salesman says Texas e-learning company refused to pay him commission
A former salesman is suing Inspired eLearning, based in Texas, citing alleged violation of state law for refusing to pay him commission he claims he earned.
Man alleges personal trainer at Xsport oversaw workout routine that caused injury
A man is suing Capital Fitness Inc., which does business as Xsport Fitness, as well as Xsport Personal Training LLC and a personal trainer, saying he was injured while working out using an excessive exercise routine.
Man says St. Alexius doctor caused cardiac episode because of botched catheterization
A patient is suing St. Alexius Medical Center, Andrei Pop M.D. and Cardiovascular Associates at Alexian Brothers Heart and Vascular Institute, alleging they punctured one of his arteries during a surgical procedure.
Property owner failed to warn of trip hazard, suit claims
A woman is suing Lorraine A. Ormerod individually and as trustee of the Lorraine A. Ormerod and Lutheran Community Services for the Aged Inc., saying she was injured when she tripped on a step.
Patient says Alden Long Grove was negligent in allowing him to fall, suffer injuries
A patient is suing Alden-Long Grove Rehabilitation and Health Care Center and related entities, claiming the nursing home was negligent in his care.
Complaint alleges Manor Care staff failed to recognize, treat resident's stroke
A woman's family is suing Manor Care of Elk Grove Village IL LLC, Barry Glick M.D. and Elizabeth Gerson ANP, alleging the facility and defendant staff were negligent in their care for the now deceased woman.
Suit claims hospital failed to diagnose decedent's vascular condition
A man is suing Northwestern University Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation and four doctors, alleging a missed diagnosis led to his relative's death.
Woman claims late relative experienced multiple falls at nursing home
An estate representative is suing Alexian Village of Elk Grove; Manor Care of Elk Grove Village; and Friendship Village of Schaumburg, alleging negligence for allowing a former resident to be injured in a fall.
Judge: Fired music director may be able to sue Chicago Catholic Church for age, ethnicity discrimination
A former longtime music director for a Chicago Catholic church, who alleged he was demoted and fired for being ethnic Polish and a senior citizen, might be able to sue for discrimination after reworking his complaint to prevent the church from exercising its ministerial exception rights.
Lawyer: Zillow 'Zestimate' illegal appraisal hampering home's sale; Zillow: Only estimate, not appraisal
A lawyer in suburban Glenview who is attempting to sell her home has asked the courts to step into her dispute with real estate listing site Zillow over the site’s “Zestimate” of her home, calling the site’s approximation of her home’s value a “sloppy, computer-driven appraisal” of her home, created without her consent and in violation of state law.
Patient says Loyola University over injury from tracheal tube during surgery
CHICAGO — A patient is suing Loyola University Health System; Loyola University Medical Center d/b/a Loyola Medicine or Loyola Hospital; and Anya Raskin M.D., citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Bakers' union says Bridgeport Bakery failed to pay into group's funds
CHICAGO — A bakers' union is suing Ronald J. Pavelka d/b/a Bridgeport Bakery, citing alleged breach of contract for failing to pay into its benefit funds.
Plumbing company alleges former employee took confidential information to competitor
CHICAGO — A plumbing company is suing former employee Michael Shudy and Fettes Love & Sieben Inc., its competitor whom Shudy joined after termination, citing alleged breach of duty and fraud.
Newly elected Cook County judge resigns after failing to report for duty in traffic court
A Cook County judge who for months refused to show up for duty in traffic court has resigned.
Appeals panel: Judge let suburban dentist fend off malpractice claims using skulls improperly at trial
A state appeals panel has determined a Will County judge ruled improperly in a dental malpractice suit, saying the judge was wrong, in part, for allowing an expert witness presented by the defendant dental practice to use skulls as more than just visual aids.
Rauner seeks court guidance on what to do with illegally hired patronage workers in wake of special report
In the wake of a scathing report from a court-appointed “special master” empowered to investigate political hiring abuses under former Gov. Pat Quinn, Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and other state officials and lawmakers, current Gov. Bruce Rauner has asked for the court’s guidance on whether those improperly hired, thanks to political connections, should now be able to use collective bargaining agreements to leverage the experience they gained in those positions to land in different positions or even move up in the state’s employment ranks.
Cook County environmental department changes name, expands mission
The Cook County Department of Environmental Control announced on April 12 that it will change its name to the Department of Environment and Sustainability to reflect a slightly different focus and some new responsibilities. The agency name change goes into effect Dec. 1, 2017.