News from April 2018
MetroSouth Medical Center allegedly failed to prevent patient from falling and fracturing hip
A man is suing MetroSouth Medical Center for wrongful death and alleged breach of duty and negligence.
United Airlines employees allegedly failed to help woman in wheelchair sit down on aircraft
An airline passenger is suing United and United Express, citing alleged breach of duty and negligence for not helping her transfer from a wheelchair to her seat on the aircraft.
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Eurosport Racing LLC allegedly failed to properly repair Porsche 911 road racing car
An individual is suing Eurosport Racing LLC for alleged breach of contract.
LG Electronics, Amazon accused of negligence after battery allegedly exploded
A man is suing LG Electronics U.S.A. Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. for alleged design defect, liability and negligence.
Lawyer: IL appeals ruling gives plaintiffs' bar another 'arrow' to wrest deals from dismissed defendants
An Illinois state appeals court's recent decision will give plaintiffs' lawyers "another arrow in their quiver" to keep previously dismissed defendants and marginal parties roped into litigation, in the hope of securing a settlement payment, an attorney said.
Judge: Chicago can allegedly choose to pay more for 'worse' lighting products without breaking antitrust laws
A Chicago federal judge has pulled the plug, for now, on an antitrust action accusing the city of Chicago, the city’s municipal financing group and a contractor in charge of a huge city public lighting project of jumping the bidding process to ensure General Electric would come out on top.
Ex-Cook County administrator again sues county, Preckwinkle and Silvestri, alleging retaliatory firing
A former Cook County staffer, who last month lost a federal suit in which he alleged he was fired in retaliation for exposing corruption in Elmwood Park and then running for the county board seat held by Elmwood Park's onetime Village President Peter Silvestri, is now attempting to press the same claims in Cook County Circuit Court.
Cardio-Care Inc., others allegedly failed to provide proper medical care
A woman is suing Cardio-Care Inc. and Home Therapy Progress Ltd. for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Manor Care of Palos Heights allegedly failed to provide proper medical care
A woman is suing Manor Care of Palos Heights IL LLC and Heartland Employment Services LLC for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Avmedoski Brothers allegedly failed to prevent woman from falling in parking lot
A woman is suing Avmedoski Brothers for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Palos Hills seeks court order to demolish alleged public nuisance building
The city of Palos Hills is suing AAA Funding Inc., Robak Inc. and Daniel Suchecki for alleged violation of state and federal laws.
Admiral Indemnity Company claims that it does not have duty to defend or indemnify condo association
A company is suing River City Condominium Association; Michael Pyrchalla, owner of a condominium; and board members Donald Moore, Joe Sica, Ryan Palider, Micheline Magharious and Mark Mitrev for alleged breach of contract.
Massachusetts product liability ruling may have bearing on GSK appeal of $3M verdict over lawyer's suicide
The thinking behind a Massachusetts ruling that brand-name manufacturers can he held liable for injuries suffered by patients who take generic versions of the drug those manufacturers innovate could have bearing in a case before a federal appeals court in Chicago.
News service: Cook courts clerk's reliance on rules to delay access to lawsuits invented from 'whole cloth'
Saying Cook County’s courts clerk shouldn’t be allowed to use court administrative rules to sidestep the public's constitutional rights, the news organization accusing the clerk of delaying access by days to new lawsuits has asked a federal appeals court to reject the clerk’s assertions she has no obligation under the Constitution to provide swift public access to newly filed court documents.
Appeals court finds no error in case arguing Massage Envy massages are shorter than promised
A divided appellate court upheld a federal court’s finding that spa chain Massage Envy had not deceived customers who complained their one-hour massages consisted of only 50 minutes massage time.
Law Office of Kyra Payne accused of breach of duty
A couple is suing Kyra S.G. Payne and the Law Office of Kyra Payne for alleged breach of duty.
Chicago Transit Authority, others allegedly operated defective escalator, causing injuries
A woman is suing the Chicago Transit Authority, City of Chicago, Elevator Inspection Service Company, Kone Inc. and Just Elevator Inspection Service Company for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Village of Northbrook, others allegedly failed to prevent woman from slipping, falling on ice
A woman is suing Village of Northbrook, Realty & Mortgage Company and Manfredini Landscaping-Design for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Swedish Covenant Hospital, others allegedly failed to provide proper diagnosis to prevent man's death
A man is suing Swedish Covenant Hospital, Dr. James Morosco, Dr. Allan Adajar, Dr. Bruce Silver, Dr. Ben Flagel, Swedish Emergency Associates P.C., the Illinois Institute of Gynecology and Advanced Pelvic Surgery S.C., Diagnostic Radiology Specialists S.C. and Swedish Covenant Management Services Inc. for wrongful death and for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Illinois Gaming Board accused of violating due process in revoking video gaming license
A company is suing the Illinois Gaming Board for alleged violations of due process.