News from August 2018
Man says Glencrest Healthcare and Rehabilitation responsible for injuries from fall
A resident is suing Glencrest Healthcare and Rehabilitation Centre Ltd., claiming permanent injuries after a fall.
Consumer, injured in 2016 Joliet crash, alleges airbags failed to deploy in GM SUV
A motorist is suing General Motors, claiming her vehicle's airbags failed to deploy in a 2016 accident.
Patient alleges St. Alexius Medical Center failed to diagnose his lung cancer
A patient is suing St. Alexius Medical Center and its doctors, alleging they failed to diagnose his lung cancer.
Physician, Rush U. Medical Center blamed for improper placement of catheter in artery
A woman is suing doctor Clifford Kavinsky and Rush University Medical Center, citing alleged medical malpractice.
Potential penalties loom for employers who fail to withhold worker pay under Secure Choice
Illinois’ new retirement savings program, Illinois Secure Choice, is scheduled to begin its first wave of enrollments in November. And employers should be aware of potential legal penalties should they fail to comply with withholding requirements.
Appeals court lets pilots’ suit take off again, says fliers’ union may have breached representation duty
A dismissed suit by United Airlines pilot instructors, which alleged their union unfairly divided retroactive pay among different pilot categories, is flying again, courtesy of a Chicago federal appeals panel that ruled a lower court should not have grounded the suit, because the instructors plausibly argued the union gave them the short end of the stick.
Democratic donor Hull asks to limit deposition to thwart political fishing expedition by Madigan lawyers
A former Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate seat ultimately captured by Barack Obama has asked a federal judge to block lawyers for Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan from using a forthcoming deposition as a fishing expedition to dig up political intelligence on potential political opponents of the powerful chairman of the state Democratic Party.
Lyons, Bedford Park, Summit file opioid lawsuits; legal actions hit medical societies as defendants
Three more Cook County communities are suing opioid makers and distributors in connection with the opioid epidemic. But unlike dozens of other Chicago-area towns that have already taken similar court action, the three towns are suing separately, rather than together, and have added medical societies as defendants.
Female U.S. national team gymnast sues USA Gymnastics, others for abuse by Nassar
A female gymnast, who competed for the U.S. national team for three years earlier this decade, has filed suit in Chicago accusing the organization that runs the national team and others of allowing institutionalized sexual abuse of young athletes.
New IL law mostly bars towns from regulating drones, giving regulatory 'predictability,' attorney says
A recent change to the Illinois Aeronautics Act has provided drone operators “more predictability,” according to Chicago attorney Andrew Fiske.
Relatives sue Swedish Covenant, others for fall allegedly suffered by man who left hospital after stroke
Independent executors are suing medical facilities, citing alleged negligent care and supervision.
Patient claims she suffered nerve damage during surgery at Advocate South Suburban
A medical patient is suing hospitals, citing alleged medical negligence.
Couple says doctor's mistakes in care led to hysterectomy
A couple is suing a doctor and medical practice, citing alleged professional negligence.
Woman sues Symphony of Morgan Park over relative's care, death
An independent administrator is suing Symphony of Morgan Park and Maestro Consulting Services LLC, a long-term care facility, citing alleged negligence and wrongful death.
Avanti Wellness and Rehabilitation is sued for alleged negligence
A woman is suing Avanti Wellness and Rehabilitation, a nursing facility, citing alleged negligence in the care of her mother.
Class claims Pearson Education collected information without consent
A man has filed a class action lawsuit against educational testing center Pearson Education Inc., citing alleged invasion of privacy.
Widow claims McKeen & Associates, Baizer Kolar weren't prepared for suit, demands $2M
A widow is suing two law firms, citing alleged breach of duty and professional negligence.
Couple claims doctors at Northwest Community Hospital misdiagnosed patient
A couple is suing Dr. Scott Samlan, Dr. Aaker Shah, Dr. Daniel Irving, Northwest Community Hospital and CEP America LLC, doing business as Vituity, citing alleged medical negligence.
Estate administrator blames Applewood for resident's pressure ulcers
An estate administrator is suing Applewood Rehabilitation Center LLC, citing alleged negligent supervision.
Sales representatives claim Consumer Digest failed to make agreed payments
Two sales representatives are suing Consumer Digest Communications LLC and Randy Weber, citing alleged breach of contract.