News from 2017
Lexington of Orland Park allegedly failed to prevent patient from developing pressure ulcers, infection
A woman is suing Lexington of Orland Park for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Pending legislation in Congress could address ADA 'drive-by' lawsuits, but business lawyers not optimistic
In recent years, businesses of all sizes have been hit with spurts of lawsuits brought by lawyers seeking out often relatively small violations under disability access guidelines. And while businesses have asked lawmakers to change the rules under which such lawsuits - commonly known to many as "drive-by" suits - a Chicago lawyer is not holding out much hope of any action from Congress anytime soon.
Cook County officials accused of retaliating vs juvenile jail officer for reporting crime by supervisor
A security supervisor at the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center is suing Cook County,. the county's Chief Judge Timothy Evans, and other officials at the county JTDC for firing him in retaliation for reporting another supervisor at the JTDC had allegedly illegally brought a firearm into the facility.
Cook County jumps into legal fray vs pharmaceutical makers, hires Simmons, Meyers & Flowers to sue over 'opioids'
Cook County, the second largest county in the U.S., has added its name to the ever-growing list of local governments demanding the makers of some of the most prescribed opioid painkillers pay out, saying the companies owe big money for costs the county has incurred in treating painkiller addiction and dealing with its aftermath at the county’s hospitals and other institutions.
Judges: Discontented developer should have delivered documents to ex-partners in Ritz-Carlton Residences suit
A Chicago federal appellate court has upheld the dismissal of a suit brought by one of the developers of Chicago's Ritz-Carlton skyscraper, who alleged his onetime partners cut him out of the profits, saying the disgruntled developer's failure to turn over financial records to his ex-partners for their defense preparation justified razing his case.
Redstar Property Management LLC, others allegedly failed to warn man about hazardous condition of stairs
A man is suing Nguyen and Hong LLC and Redstar Property Management LLC for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
BMO Financial Corp., others accused of letting woman trip over rug
An estate representative is suing BMO Harris Bank N.A., BMO Financial Corp. and 101 BRP LLC for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Norwegian-American Hospital Inc. allegedly failed to treat man's condition, leading to cardiac arrest
An estate administrator is suing Norwegian-American Hospital Inc. for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
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Appeals court: No harm shown in class action vs Six Flags over park pass fingerprint scans
A woman whose son had scanned his fingerprint to verify his identity when using his season pass to enter Six Flags Great America can’t sue the amusement park over the fingerprint scan, because neither she nor her son were legally harmed by the scan, a state appeals court has ruled.
Chicago police accused of falsely accusing man, resulting in two years imprisonment
A man is suing Chicago Police for alleged negligent misrepresentation, violation of civil rights and violation of federal law.
Windmill Nursing Pavilion Ltd., others allegedly failed to treat patient's breathing problems
A woman is suing Windmill Nursing Pavilion Ltd., Dynamic Healthcare Inc., and several individuals for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Aspen Foods allegedly discriminated against woman because she was pregnant
A woman is suing Aspen Foods, Division of Koch Foods Inc., for alleged discrimination.
Man accused of posting explicit photographs of ex-girlfriend on Craigslist without permission
An individual is suing Michael Volk for alleged defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress and invasion of privacy.
Judge tosses $150M verdict vs AbbVie, orders new trial on 'false marketing' of Androgel claims
Saying the jury’s findings were too conflicting and inconsistent to unravel in a post-trial motion, a Chicago federal judge has instead ordered a new trial, tossing out that jury’s verdict ordering drugmaker AbbVie to pay $150 million to a man who claimed AbbVie’s promotion of its testosterone therapy drug, Androgel, led his doctor to prescribe it to him, allegedly later resulting in a heart attack.
IL Supreme Court gives Cook County six more months to complete case e-filing transition work
Cook County's courts have been given an additional six months to bring their civil case filing systems into alignment with a statewide electronic case filing system required by the Illinois Supreme Court, despite comments from Circuit Clerk Dorothy Brown just weeks earlier they would be ready to meet a Jan. 1 deadline.
Billy Goat Tavern says it should own rights to Billy Goat 'cheeps,' serves trademark suit on St. Louis snack maker
The Billy Goat Tavern is gruff enough to file a trademark infringement lawsuit, taking aim at a Missouri snack maker it accused of leading consumers to believe the iconic downtown Chicago establishment is associated in some way with the other company’s Billy Goat brand of chips.
New bill before Congress would offer paid leave to many more Americans
A new bill before Congress could give many more employees across the United States paid leave, replacing a patchwork of state laws on paid employee leave.
Thorek Memorial Hospital, doctors failed to timely diagnose patient's medical conditions
A woman is suing Dr. Nazir Kahn, Dr. Steven Comrov and Thorek Memorial Hospital for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Palos Community Hospital doctor allegedly left sponges inside patient's abdomen during surgery
A man is suing Palos Community Hospital, Dr. Daniel A. Pacella, Daniel A. Pacella D.O.P.C. and Advocate Health Partners for alleged negligence.
City of Park Ridge, others accused of violating city guidelines in approving residential development
Several poeple are suing the city of Park Ridge, Park Ridge Appearance Commission, Margaret Drewko, Brian Kidd, Kim Kuhlman, Nicholas Norman, Ellen Upton, Steve Steffens and Vine Place LLC for alleged violation of the city's zoning ordinance.