News from October 2017
Butterfield Health Care Labor LLC allegedly failed to pay monthly contributions
Several union pension funds are suing Butterfield Health Care Labor LLC for allegedly failing to make monthly contributions.
Illinois Department of Transportation accused of discrimination
A former employee is suing the Illinois Department of Transportation for alleged discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Fifth Third Bank, Roth Morgan Firm Corp. accused of misrepresentation in debt collection
A woman is suing Fifth Third Bank N.A. and The Roth Morgan Firm Corp. (RMF) for alleged fraud and misrepresentation in debt collection.
Homeadvisor Inc., others accused of using man's image in broadcast without permission
A man is suing Homeadvisor Inc., Angi Homeservices Inc., Hawthorne Direct LLC, and Does I through Doe V, for alleged deceptive trade practices and unfair competition.
Phonak LLC accuses former employee of misappropriating trade secrets
A company is suing Holly Dean, a former employee, for alleged breach of contract.
Global Credit & Collection Corp. accused of misrepresentation in debt collection
A woman is suing Global Credit & Collection Corp. for alleged misrepresentation in debt collection.
NorthShore University Health System Inc., others allegedly failed to timely diagnose cancer
An estate administrator and two other individuals are suing NorthShore University Health System, NorthShore Kellogg Cancer Center Inc. and NorthShore Evanston Hospital for alleged negligence in a cancer diagnosis.
Muhammad Ali heirs sting Fox with $30M+ lawsuit over use of Ali footage in Super Bowl video
Fox TV didn’t have express written consent to use footage of Muhammad Ali during its 2017 Super Bowl broadcast, and now his estate is seeking at least $30 million as compensation.
Red Roof Inn Waukegan failed to protect employee from sexual harassment, suit says
A man is suing KKVP Corp., which does business as Red Roof Inn Waukegan, for alleged sexual harassment and violation of civil rights.
St. Alexius Medical Center, others accused of botching surgery
A man is suing Dr. Peter Rantis, Suburban Surgical Care Specialists S.C. and St. Alexius Medical Center for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Suburban appeals panel tosses doctors' antitrust suit over scuttled NorthShore, Advocate merger
A state appeals panel has upheld a Lake County judge's ruling dismissing a group of doctors' antitrust complaint over the scuttled merger between the NorthShore University and Advocate health systems.
Appellate court: State regulators can compel closed landfill monitoring beyond 15 years
A panel of appellate judges has ruled state environmental regulators have the authority to force landfill operators to continue monitoring a landfill for pollution, perhaps indefinitely, despite agreements between the companies and the state supposedly setting terms for the monitoring period.
Class action: Crestwood improperly raking in millions from Cicero Ave. red light camera tickets
A class action lawsuit has been filed against the village of Crestwood, saying the village has improperly issued 56,000 red light camera tickets and should pay back more than $3 million in fines it has collected from people wrongly ticketed on Cicero Avenue.
Lawyer: Forensic accountant mixed up in contentious divorce involving wire tap charges still owes big fees
The Chicago lawyer who handled a Windy City accountant’s contentious divorce case that involved accusations of adultery and illegal eavesdropping, has filed suit against his former client, alleging the accountant hasn’t paid more than half-a-million dollars in attorney fees.
Attorney: Despite Rauner veto, 'some sort' of law banning pre-employment salary inquiries possible in IL
Changes to Illinois law may make a potential employer’s inquiry into a job applicant’s wage, benefits and other compensation history an unlawful form of discrimination, despite a veto from Gov. Bruce Rauner.
Illinois appeals court: Chicago can’t bill Fannie Mae for demolition of Englewood building
A state appeals court has denited the city of Chicago's bid to charge federal mortgage lender Fannie Mae for the cost of demolishing a South Side building the lending company did not own when it was torn down.
Suit against Mead Johnson over alleged contaminated baby formula dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a "whistleblower" who claimed she was fired for telling the federal government that her former employer, Mead Johnson, was not disclosing defects in infant formula. The suit marked the first time an employer had been sued under the 2011 federal Food Safety Modernization Act.
Ford settles discrimination claims at two Chicago facilities with $10.1M settlement with EEOC
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has announced a $10.1 million settlement with Ford, ending an investigation of sex and racial harassment claims at two Chicago Ford Motor Co. plants.
Secured Worldwide LLC, individual accused of patent infringement
A business is suing Arthur Joseph Lipton and Secured Worldwide LLC for alleged breach of contract and patent infringement.
Comfort Home Remodeling Design Corp. allegedly failed to properly pay employees for overtime work
A man has filed a class action lawsuit against Comfort Home Remodeling Design Corp. and Florin Nistor for allegedly failing to properly compensate workers for overtime work.