News from September 2017
Belhaven Nursing and Rehab Center, others allegedly failed to prevent pressure ulcers
An estate administrator is suing Belhaven Nursing and Rehab Center and Tri-State Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Inc. for alleged negligence.
The Villa at Windsor Park allegedly failed to prevent patient from developing pressure ulcers
A man is suing The Villa at Windsor Park Nursing & Rehab LLC and affiliated corporate entities for alleged negligence in the care of a family member.
Franciscan St. James Health, others accused of negligently performing physical therapy
A woman is suing Franciscan St. James Health Chicago Heights and Mett Therapy Services Inc. for alleged liability and negligence.
Property tax lawyer questions validity of Cook County tax system review
A review of the Cook County property tax system may be nothing more than a political witch hunt, according to a local property tax attorney.
Appeals panel slashes $2.6M jury award to fired Dominick's worker, says excessive, violates due process
A state appeals court has slashed a $2.6 million jury award given to a former Dominick’s Finer Foods employee in a wrongful termination suit, saying the jury award was excessive and violated the due process rights of Dominick's corporate parent.
A Center for Dental Implants, dentist accused of failing to turn over patient records
A man is suing dentist James V. D'Alise and A Center for Dental Implants for allegedly failing to comply with his records request.
Woman hit by a bus sues Rush U. Med Center, ABM Parking Services for negligence
A woman is suing Rush University Medical Center, ABM Parking Services Inc. and a bus driver for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Applewood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, others allegedly failed to prevent pressure sores
An estate administrator is suing Applewood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and Franciscan St. James Health - Chicago Heights for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Forest Edge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center LLC, others accused of negligence
An estate administrator is suing Forest Edge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center LLC, Jackson Park Hospital Foundation and Dr. Rajiv Kandala for alleged negligence.
Midlake Medical Corporation, doctor accused of failing to treat liver condition
An estate administrator is suing Dr. Valesia Phillips and Midlake Medical Corporation for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Survey: South Dakota has most business-friendly legal environment in U.S.
A recent survey by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform reveals South Dakota is ranked No. 1 among states for having business-friendly legal environment.
Lawyer who helped bank wrongly get TARP funds disbarred, along with 15 other IL lawyers; 34 suspended
Lawyer who helped bank wrongly get TARP funds disbarred, along with 15 other IL lawyers; 34 suspended
Male student OK'd to continue discrimination lawsuit vs U of Chicago over sex assault accusations
For now, a Chicago federal judge has permitted a onetime student's suit to proceed against the University of Chicago, saying, while the student must furnish a more full explanation, he has squeaked out a plausible case a school official encouraged retaliation against him for complaining about sexual assault allegations.
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Illinois automatic voter registration bill signed into law; Cook clerk says will enable cleanup of voter rolls
When Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill on Aug. 28 to automatically register Illinois residents to vote, the man in charge of the office that oversees elections in suburban Cook County said the signature was the final piece in a long sought tool to "clean up" voter rolls in the county and elsewhere.
IL Supreme Court: Insurer's suit vs Indiana warehouse biz over roof collapse doesn't belong in Cook County
The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned a Cook County judge and a state appeals court, saying they erred in refusing to grant an Indiana warehousing company’s request to dismiss a Michigan insurer’s lawsuit on grounds the legal action didn’t belong in Cook County.
Neighborhood drug stores demand $1.5B, accuse Walgreens, Prime Therapeutics, Blue Cross of conspiracy
As his earlier similar lawsuit faces the threat of dismissal, a Palos Heights lawyer has lodged another antitrust action demanding Walgreens, Prime Therapeutics and the parent company of Blue Cross Blue Shield shell out $1.5 billion for allegedly conspiring to drive small “mom-and-pop” neighborhood drug stores out of business by cutting off their access to reimbursement under Medicaid, Medicare and Blue Cross.
Robin's Nest Senior Assisted Living allegedly failed to prevent patient from falling
A man is suing Robin's Nest Senior Assisted Living for alleged negligence.
Lake Shore Foot & Ankle PC, doctors accused of failing to recognize severity of toe condition
A man is suing Lake Shore Foot & Ankle PC and doctors Lee R. Stein and Tomasz Budz for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Presence Medical Group, others accused of negligently perforating patient's colon
A couple is suing Presence Medical Group, Dr. John C. Evans, Presence Resurrection Medical Center, Dr. Steve C. Christos, Cook County John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital and Dr. Aiman Tulaimat for alleged negligence.
Northshore University Health System, others accused of negligently performing surgical procedure
A woman is suing Northshore University Health System, Northshore Medical Group and Dr. Mark Sisco for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.