News from November 2017
Parents of boy injured at Flossmoor Library see appeal dismissed after they missed deadline for appeal
Saying they feel for the family of a boy who was severely injured when he fell through metal grates into a hole at the Flossmoor Public Library, a state appeals court has nonetheless rejected the family's appeal, as justices said they cannot allow the family to continue with their suit after missing strict filing deadlines.
Debt collector on the hook for $70K in attorney fees for woman who they sued in the wrong county court
A Chicago debt collection law firm that sued consumers based on a former interpretation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) will have to pay attorney fees and costs to a former debtor, a Chicago federal judge has declared.
Saint Anthony Hospital sues ratings agency Leapfrog, said knowingly used incorrect info to lower grade
Saint Anthony Hospital, which describes itself as serving poor and disadvantaged residents of Chicago’s south and west sides, has sued hospital ratings agency Leapfrog for defamation, saying the agency knowingly used incorrect information to chop the hospital’s letter grade rating for patient safety from an “A” to a “C.”
Eagle Livery Service Inc., others accused of negligence in car, limo crash that killed passenger
An estate administrator is suing Charles Kamson, Eagle Livery Service Inc. and Jayneth Allen-Overton for wrongful death, accusing the limo driver and other motorist of causing the traffic collision in which a male passenger died.
Southland Orthopaedics Ltd., doctors accused of negligence
A man is suing Dr. Anil K. Kesani, Southland Orthopaedics Ltd. and Dr. Dragan Gastevski for alleged negligence.
Honeywell International, others accused of product liability in Indonesian airplane crash
Three families of victims of a 2015 plane crash in Indonesia are suing Honeywell International Inc., Heico Ohmite LLC and PT Aviastar Mandiri for alleged design defect, negligence and product liability.
Northwest Community Hospital, others accused of negligence in bowel surgery
An estate administrator is suing Northwest Community Hospital, NCH Medical Group, Advanced Surgical Associates, Dr. Daniel Conway and a physician assistant for alleged negligence.
Morris Cancer Center, others allegedly failed to provide patient with proper care
An estate administrator is suing Dr. Nafisa Burhani, Joliet Oncology-Hematology Associates Ltd. d/b/a Morris Cancer Care, Dr. Beatriz Setrini, Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers, Dr. Rachel Mitchell, Dr. Agne Paner and Rush University Medical Center for alleged negligence.
Tri State Nursing & Rehabilitation Center accused of allowing woman to burn herself with hot tea
A woman is suing Tri State Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for alleged negligence.
Chicago Ridge Nursing Center LLC, others allegedly failed to prevent decline in patient's blood glucose level
An estate administrator is suing Chicago Ridge Nursing Center LLC, Nivram Management Inc., Dr. Rajneesh Salwan and several nurses for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Glenshire Nursing and Rehab Centre accused of negligence
A man is suing Glenshire Nursing and Rehab Centre for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent his relative's injuries.
Vanguard Westlake Hospital allegedly failed to prevent patient from developing pressure ulcers
A woman is suing Vanguard Westlake Hospital for alleged negligence.
Manorcare Health Services-Homewood allegedly failed to prevent woman from getting pressure ulcers
A woman is suing Manorcare Health Services-Homewood for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Man accuses two doctors of negligently treating leg infection
A man is suing Dr. Henryk J. Roztoczynski and Dr. Bohdan Fedirko for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Pizza delivery drivers sue Domino's, say their pay never added up to minimum wage
A former delivery driver is suing operators of Domino’s Pizza restaurants saying she and her peers were underpaid because the company improperly deducted tips, underpaid for driving and did not offer reimbursement for vehicle expenses.
Divided appeals court says Lake County wrong to deny permit for homeless shelter in public building
A charity seeking to operate a new residence facility in Lake County for the chronically homeless have secured a win in their tussle with county officials over the project, after a divided state appellate panel sided with a trial court's decision to reverse a county board's decision to deny the Lake County PADS group's application to open a new site for its Safe Haven program in a vacant government building.
McDonalds, Grubhub, Kmart settle ADA lawsuits over website, app accessibility for the blind
Three class action lawsuits against McDonald’s, Grubhub and Kmart, alleging those companies’ apps and websites violated federal disability law because they were not easily accessible to the blind have been settled in recent days, according to federal court records.
Advocate Sherman Hospital, others accused of negligence in man's cardiac care
A woman is suing Dr. Syed A. Hasan, Valley Cardiology, Valley Medical & Cardiac Clinic Ltd. and Advocate Sherman Hospital for alleged negligence in the care of her relative.
Stroger Hospital, others allegedly failed to prevent pressure ulcers
An estate administrator is suing John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Wentworth Rehab & Health Care Center, Alden Management Services Inc. and The Alden Group Ltd. for alleged negligence.
Harmony Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, others allegedly failed to prevent woman from choking
An estate administrator is suing Harmony Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Inc. and related entities for alleged negligence.