News from May 2017
Man claims Bedford Park brewery failed to pay back loan
A man is suing 5 Rabbit Cerveceria Inc., of Bedford Park, citing alleged breach of contract for failing to make good on a loan.
Duracell claims distributor engaged in 'gray market' sales of its batteries
Chicago-based Duracell is suing JRS Ventures Inc., a Missouri corporation, citing alleged unfair competition for its distribution practices.
Judge breaks up janitors' wage class action vs O'Hare cleaning contractor Scrub Inc.
A federal judge has broken up a class action involving hundreds of airport janitors who had accused cleaning contractor Scrub Inc. of shorting them pay, as the judge said the only thing the janitors truly had in common is that they all worked at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.
Ex-Muhammad University teacher's termination suit tossed over failure to properly serve
An appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that dismissed a suit filed over for the wrongful termination of a teacher at the Muhammad University of Islam.
Attorney and former Western Springs board president says state, not county, should set minimum wage
The outgoing president of the Western Springs Village Board said the State of Illinois, and not counties, should set policy with regard to setting a minimum wage and sick leave policy to avoid a confused hodgepodge of differing pay scales.
Lawsuit: Fired Cook correctional officers should be rehired, because merit board included illegal member
A former Cook County correctional officer who had been terminated in 2015 has asked a judge to order the county to reinstate him and others like him, after a state appeals court found the board that fired them included a member who was never validly appointed.
Lids store managers say parent companies owe them for unpaid overtime: Class action
A group of Lids store managers have filed a federal class action complaint against the hat retailer’s parent companies, alleging they were not properly compensated for overtime work.
Rival vacuum makers square off in court again over false advertising claims
New England vacuum cleaner company SharkNinja has scored a win in its case against Dyson Inc. over advertising claims, after a Chicago federal judge partially granted the defendant’s motion for summary judgment.
City Hall: Toss class action over bogus ParkChicago parking tickets; plaintiff never paid ticket
Chicago City Hall has asked a Cook County judge to toss a class action lawsuit which alleged the city has wrongly issued parking tickets to motorists who had actually paid to park using the ParkChicago smartphone app, as the city says the man who brought the lawsuit actually had never been made to pay an improperly issued parking ticket.
Supreme Court decision puts dent in 'patent troll' cases, may put companies on defense in Chicago court
A decision handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court Monday concerning patent infringement lawsuits will have a “profound impact” on so-called patent trolls, and changes jurisdictional considerations for federal courts across the country, says an intellectual property expert.
Chicago Public Schools try again to persuade court to order fix of 'discriminatory' school funding
After their first attempt to obtain a court order to compel a rewrite of the state's education funding rules was rebuffed, the Chicago Public Schools have renewed their legal challenge, again asking a Cook County judge to force changes in a school funding system they call discriminatory.
Suit alleges Alden Lakeland failed to address resident's risk for falls, bedsores
A patient is suing Clark Manor Convalescent Center, Clark Manor CNV Center, J.S. Affiliates Ltd. and Alden Lakeland, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
High property taxes fuel record number of Cook County assessment challenges in 2016
The Cook County Board of Review has settled a record number of cases in closing its 2016 session, fueled largely by property taxpayers seeking relief from some of the highest property taxes in the country.
Former Diamand's Family Restaurant employee alleges unpaid wages
An employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against Diamand's Family Restaurant Inc., George Diamantopoulos, Jim Diamantopoulos and Panagiotis Diamantopoulos, citing alleged unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law and violation of Workers' Compensation acts.
Magnatek claims Travelers Indemnity Company wrongfully denied claim
A Wisconsin-based manufacturer is suing The Travelers Indemnity Company and Travelers Casualty and Surety Company, formerly known as The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company, alleging breach of contract and breach of duty.
Symphony of Chicago, Jackson Square allegedly failed to prevent bedsores
A woman is suing Symphony of Chicago and Symphony of Chicago West, and Jackson Square Skilled Nursing and Living Center, claiming a deceased relative developed bedsores while there.
Woman claims she was injured when sign fell on her at Sluggers Restaurant & Bar
A woman is suing R.B.I. Sluggers Inc., the operator of Sluggers Restaurant and Bar, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Suit claims negligence by Advocate Health and Hospitals, Silver Cross Hospital
A widow is suing Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation, Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers and eight staff members, alleging negligence.
Patient alleges surgeon at Mercy Hospital made faulty incision
A patient is suing Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, and Franciscso Quinteros M.D., claiming negligence.
Suit claims The Grove at the Lake was negligent in letting resident develop bedsores
A woman is suing Grove at the Lake Skilled Nursing Facility LLC, which does business as The Grove at the Lake, and Legacy Healthcare Network LLC, alleging negligence for failing to prevent a deceased relative's bedsores.