News from November 2017
Former chairperson of Life After Hate Inc. says his reputation tarnished by defamation
The former chairperson of Life After Hate Inc. is suing Zachary T. Liberman for alleged defamation.
Velvet Lounge Chicago LLC accused of negligence after brawl
Three people are suing Velvet Lounge Chicago LLC for alleged negligence and unlawful sale of liquor to intoxicated persons.
Sodexo, Comfort Keepers allegedly failed to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
Two estate representatives are suing Sodexo Inc. and two corporate entities doing business as Comfort Keepers, for alleged negligence.
California courts to decide if Honda should pay for cars with wires rodents find tasty, judge says
A group of Honda car owners suing the automaker for building cars containing wires coated with a soy-based compound rodents find tasty, will need to press their class action claims in California, a Chicago federal judge has ruled.
Appeals panel: Cook judge wrong to order new trial in malpractice suit v. Northwestern Medicine
A Chicago appellate court has tossed a Cook County judge's “unreasonable” decision to grant a new trial for a plaintiff in a malpractice suit, saying the trial judge was wrong to declare the Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation had failed to furnish home health care records to the plaintiff, as justices said Northwestern didn't hide the records and plaintiff had access to them anyway.
Lawyer asks court to order ex-client, other, to pay $225K for alleged defamatory online reviews
A Westchester attorney has served a former client and another claiming to be an ex-client with a demand to pay at least $225,000 for allegedly posting libelous reviews on Yelp and Google, in which they asserted the attorney was a "useless" and a "crook."
Wave of biometric privacy class actions builds; employers urged to review procedures, insurance coverage
As the number of class action lawsuits filed under a state privacy law continue to mount against employers, Illinois companies should take notice of the wave of actions involving biometric data collection that has swept the state this year. And then, they should take action to reduce their risk of becoming the next target, said David Cummings, an attorney at Reed Smith LLP, in Chicago
Supreme Court refuses to hear home care providers' lawsuit vs SEIU over compelled representation
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a group of Illinois child care providers and in-home care assistants for those with disabilities the chance to argue their constitutional rights were violated by an Illinois state law forcing the care providers to accept the Service Employees International Union as their bargaining representative.
Divided federal appeals panel says Chicago can bar women from baring breasts
A divided U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court's ruling that the city of Chicago is within its rights to ban women from going topless in public, even if a woman is trying to use the First Amendment to get a gripe off her chest about how the law allegedly treats women unfairly.
Federal appeals court tosses antitrust injunction that goes too far in car dealer software suit
A Chicago federal appeals panel has scrapped an injunction won by a Wisconsin business against a Hoffman Estates-based provider of software to car dealers, with the court saying the injunction improperly distorts the marketplace.
Cook County female jail guards sue sheriff for not protecting them from inmate sexual harassment
Days after female public defenders hit Cook County sheriff’s and public defender’s offices with a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment at county jail facilities, a group of female Cook County correctional officers have filed a similar complaint against Sheriff Tom Dart.
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Crowded field of Atty Gen candidates place differing emphasis on priorities for state's top law office
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan's sudden announcement earlier this year declining to seek another term has led to an avalanche of candidates announcing intentions to run on the Democratic side, while Republican Erika Harold remains unchallenged in seeking her party's nomination.
Super Low Foods, others allegedly failed to prevent woman from tripping over pallet
A woman is suing Super Low Foods, Gambino's Fresh Market II LLC f/k/a Franx Super Low III LLC, Franx Super Low Inc. and Frank's Fresh Market LLC for alleged negligence.
Advocate South Suburban Hospital, others allegedly burned woman's face during procedure
A woman is suing Advocate South Suburban Hospital, Advocate South Suburban Sleep Center and Tinley Park Sleep Center LLC for alleged negligence.
Rush University Medical Center, doctors accused of negligence; suit withdrawn by plaintiff
A man has withdrawn his lawsuit against Rush University Medical Center and Dr. Harel Deutsch, Dr. Sumeet Kumar Ahuja, Dr. Richard Ropp, Dr. Robert Cao, Dr. Ratna Garaputi, a physician assistant and nurses for alleged negligence.
Glenbridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre, others accused of negilgence
A woman is suing Glenbridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre Ltd., Dr. Aaron Greenspan, Thorek Memorial Hospital Inc. and Morton Grove Living & Rehab Center LLC for alleged negligence.
Woman says was knocked down, dragged while boarding CTA bus
A woman is suing the Chicago Transit Authority and a CTA employee for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Former police officer accuses Chicago Police Board of wrongful termination
A former police officer is suing the Chicago Police Board and the superintendent of the Chicago Police Department for alleged wrongful discharge and termination.
Aspen Dental, dentist accused of removing incorrect tooth
A couple is suingAspen Dental and dentist Michelle Brown for alleged negligence.
Appellate court: Slow deterioration of catch basin sufficient notice of danger; dismissal of suit improper
A Cook County judge was too quick to grant summary judgment in a case in which a woman was injured by a fall into a dilapidated backyard catch basin, a state appellate panel has ruled.