News from October 2017
Ninth Circuit decision in Robins v. Spokeo case could have far reaching implications
A California federal appeals court's ruling that Thomas Robins and other consumers have actually alleged sufficient injury to pursue their claims in federal court against online personal information listing service Spokeo - the first such ruling in the case since a historic U.S. Supreme Court decision - could have far reaching implications.
Settlement announced in price increase class action vs Stericycle; lawyers could get $40M
A federal judge has been asked to sign off on a $295 million settlement deal, intended to end a class action accusing Stericycle of improperly hiking prices for its smaller customers. Lawyers for the plaintiffs could receive as much as $40 million in fees under the deal.
Hope Chapel Oak Lawn Foursquare Church allegedly failed to prevent sexual assault
A woman is suing Charles Price and Hope Chapel Oak Lawn Foursquare Church for alleged negligence and sexual assault.
Brentwood Sub-Acute Healthcare Center allegedly failed to prevent patient from developing pressure ulcers
A woman is suing Brentwood Sub-Acute Healthcare Center for allegedly failing to prevent a patient from developing pressure ulcers.
Xsport Fitness, Capital Fitness Inc. allegedly failed to prevent individual from falling on liquid
A woman is suing Xsport Fitness and Capital Fitness Inc. for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Cara Lewis Group, others accused in trip-and-fall at concert venue
An individual is suing Cara Lewis Group, the Anschutz Corporation, Anschutz Entertainment Group Inc., AEG Presents LLC and related entities for alleged liability and negligence.
Advocate Christ Medical Center allegedly refused to turn over medical records
A woman is suing Advocate Christ Medical Center for allegedly failing to turn over medical records.
Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers allegedly failed to prevent patient from falling
A woman is suing Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Appeals court says union benefits plans can't sue Abbott Labs for overreaching promotion of Depakote
A federal appeals panel has upheld the dismissal of a suit, which alleged a Chicago-area drug maker cost union benefit plans money by pushing doctors to prescribe Depakote to union members for non-FDA approved uses. The judges ruled the union plans are too far removed from the drug maker's actions to stake a claim.
Challenger in Cook County Assessor's race asks court to unmask creators of sham campaign websites
A Democrat running to unseat incumbent Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios has asked a court to help him unmask the people he claims are responsible for creating sham websites and social media pages for his campaign.
Judge OKs $354M settlement of cardboard price-fixing class action; lawyers get 30 percent
A federal judge has signed off on a $354 million settlement deal to box up a years-long price fixing antitrust class action against some of the country’s largest makers of cardboard. And the attorneys who represented the plaintiffs in the action are set to take in nearly $100 million, or roughly 30 percent of the settlement fund.
Presence Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital, others accused of cancer misdiagnosis
A man is suing Dr. Nagarpu S.R. Reddy, Dr. Ofelia S. Ruiz, Presence Health Partners LLC, and Presence Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital for alleged negligence.
Great Lakes Window & Siding Company accused of breaching contract
A bathroom remodeler is suing Great Lakes Window & Siding Company for alleged breach of contract.
Auto Trans Group Inc., others accused of breach of contract
Wells Fargo is suing Auto Trans Group Inc., Violet Mihaylova and Agatanor Trucking Inc. for alleged breach of contract.
The Second City Inc. allegedly failed to take action after employee reported discrimination
A man is suing The Second City Inc. for alleged discrimination and retaliation.
Federal judge: Suspended 63-year-old lawyer can't use bankruptcy to shirk $500K student loan debt
A federal judge has affirmed a bankruptcy court judge was correct in finding a 63-year-old lawyer is still required to repay $500,000 in student loan debt, and not allowing him to shift the burden "at the expense of American taxpayers."
'The way due process is supposed to work': IL Sup Ct decision reshapes Cook County's legal landscape
Three years after the U.S. Supreme Court moved to significantly limit general personal jurisdiction over corporations, the Illinois Supreme Court at last has used that precedent to perhaps achieve legal venue reforms long sought by business groups and reform proponents - and long ignored by state lawmakers.
Travel 100 Group Inc. accuses former employee of breaching contract, taking confidential info
A company is suing Amy Buchert, a former employee, for alleged breach of contract, for improperly accessing and using confidential information after her employment had ended.
Vein Clinics of America Inc., IntegraMed America Inc. accused of violating Family and Medical Leave Act
A woman is suing Vein Clinics of America Inc. and IntegraMed America Inc. for alleged disability discrimination and violations of federal law and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Center Home for Hispanic Elderly LLC, others allegedly failed to prevent patient from falling
A man is suing Center Home for Hispanic Elderly LLC, Atied Associates LLC, Premier Healthcare & Financial Services Inc., Icare Consulting Services LLC, and three of their employees for alleged negligence.