News from October 2017
Judge grants enthusiastic initial OK to $295M deal to end price fixing class action vs Stericycle
Saying the proposed settlement reflects “professionalism of the highest order, when measured by the appropriate yardstick,” a federal judge in Chicago has granted an initial nod to a $295 million settlement deal intended to end a multi-state class action lawsuit accusing medical waste disposal company Stericycle of fixing prices, costing hundreds of millions of dollars to its smaller customers.
IL Sup. Ct. scolds appeals panel requesting clarification on human rights law; Dissent: Don't limit appeal rights
A divided Illinois Supreme Court has overturned a split appellate decision, with the majority saying the appellate panel had no business referring a question about the Illinois Human Rights Act to the state high court, and dissenting justices said the ruling has the potential to limit appeal rights.
Estate administrator accuses several doctors of negligently performing surgery
An estate administrator is suing doctors Martin Borhani, Pankti Patel, Mark Gonzalez, Isaac Livshetz, Aaron Schwartz and Gary Edwards for alleged negligence.
Sherise McQuay Learning Tree accused in man's death
An estate administrator is suing Sherise Ammons-McQuay and Sherise McQuay Learning Tree for alleged negligence.
James McHugh Construction Co. allegedly failed to prevent individual from falling
A worker is suing James McHugh Construction Co. for alleged liability and negligence.
Ballard Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center allegedly failed to prevent patient from falling
A man is suing Ballard Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center LLC for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent his relative's injuries.
Villa at Evergreen Park, others allegedly failed to prevent patient from developing pressure ulcers
A woman is suing the Villa at Evergreen Park, Veracare Burbank and Brentwood Sub-Acute Healthcare Center for alleged negligence.
Trinity Health Corporation, others accused of negligence leading to hip amputation
A couple is suing Trinity Health Corporation, Loyola University Medical Center, Loyola University Health System, doctors Gerard Abbood, Adrian Dobrowolsky, Michael Anstadt, Zachary Bastian, Cynthia Weber, Richard Gonzalez, and Jacqueline Brosius and two nurses for alleged negligence.
Holy Cross Hospital, doctors allegedly failed to recognize symptoms of stroke
An estate administrator is suing Holy Cross Hospital, Dr. Ashraf Abourahma, Dr. Smain Sadok and Smain Sadok, M.D., S.C. for alleged negligence in the care of a relative.
Aperion Care Dolton, others allegedly failed to prevent patient from developing pressure ulcers
A woman is suing Aperion Care Dolton and affiliated entities for alleged negligence.
Lawsuit alleges Cubicle Concepts LLC failed to pay overtime wages
Two former employees have filed a class action lawsuit against Cubicle Concepts LLC and Andrew Oziemblo for alleged unpaid wages and violations of applicable minimum wage, state and workers' compensation laws.
Subway franchisor: Class action litigants concocted scheme to file suit over collection of Cook Co. pop tax
A Subway franchisor has asked a Chicago federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging violations of the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act in connection with a sweetened beverage tax.
Seventh Circuit tosses $10M fine vs lawyer accused by feds of fraud, says case needs second look
The U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has thrown out a $10 million fine levied against an attorney accused of defrauding the government.
Hooters among latest employers sued over handling of employee fingerprints under IL privacy law
The Hooters restaurant chain has landed in court, among the latest employers in Chicago and elsewhere sued under an Illinois privacy law for allegedly improperly collecting and storing its employees fingerprints, even though employees use their fingerprints to clock in and out of work shifts and accurately track their hours on the job.
City of Elgin, others allegedly failed to prevent woman from tripping on sidewalk
A woman is suing Bowes Creek Active Adult Master Association Inc., Bowes Creek Active Adult Townhome Owners Association Inc. and the city of Elgin for alleged liability and negligence.
Weaver Construction Inc. allegedly failed to pay employee contribution
Several labor retirement fund organizations are suing Weaver Construction Inc. for alleged breach of contract.
Mars Holding LLC allegedly failed to properly pay employee
A man is suing Mars Holding LLC and Mario Acuna for alleged unpaid wages and violation of state law and workers' compensation acts.
Business owner accuses two people of leaking information to the press to embarrass him
A businessman is suing Brian Weaver and Susan Hofer for alleged conspiracy and tortious interference.
CC Care LLC, others accused over woman's medical aspiration
A woman is suing CC Care LLC, Community Care Center, and related entities for alleged negligence in the care of her relative.
Judge OKs class action vs SpeedyPC over alleged misleading computer diagnostic program marketing
A federal judge in Chicago has pressed enter on a class action against a Canadian maker of a computer diagnostics and cleanup program plaintiffs say didn’t do much of what the company said.