News from December 2018
Burbank files fraud suit against opioid manufacturers, distributors
Suburban Burbank has become one of the latest communities to sue makers and distributors of so-called opioid painkillers.
Arch Insurance alleges it has no duty to indemnify PCH Management, others in suit
A New Jersey-based insurer is asking a court to declare it has no duty to defend companies in Oak Brook and Chicago in a lawsuit.
Consumer alleges AVCOA charged fees without notice for vending machine items bought with card
A Cook County consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against a vending machine company over allegations he was damaged by unauthorized charges.
Union suit nixed vs Lincolnshire over dues paid for 'anti-union' lobbying; ballot box remains open: Judge
A federal judge has rejected an attempt by unions to force the village of Lincolnshire to stop paying dues to the Illinois Municipal League because the association of Illinois cities and villages lobbies in favor of policies union members may oppose.
Appeals panel: Despite Janus decision, still no class actions vs unions over illegally collected fees
A federal appeals panel in Chicago has again rejected an attempt by a group of home caregivers to bring a class action lawsuit against the labor union they say used an Illinois state law to unconstitutionally grab $32 million in fees from their pay, as the judges said the decision holds up even when reevaluated in light of a recent Supreme Court decision further restricting unions’ abilities to force non-union public workers to pay such fees.
Appeals court reopens question of whether Indiana merchant can ship wine to Illinois customers
Anticipating an appetite at the U.S. Supreme Court to upend state laws favoring in-state liquor sellers, a federal appeals panel in Chicago has given an Indiana wine seller another chance to argue Illinois’ law blocking them from shipping wine to Illinois residents violates constitutional interstate commerce protections.
Judge tosses suit that alleged Chicago schools, bus companies bilked Medicaid for millions
A Chicago federal judge has kicked to the curb a suit by a former busing contracts manager for Chicago Public Schools, who alleged bus companies and school officials defrauded Medicaid in connection with transportation of special needs students.
Client sues Chicago law firm Dussias Skallas over settlement in divorce case
A Cook County woman alleges a Chicago law firm cost her thousands because the settlement in her divorce case has defects.
Wrongful death suit filed against Glenshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre, others
An independent administrator has filed a wrongful death suit against several care facilities.
Eye Care patient alleges she needed surgery after physician failed to properly examine her
A patient of a Skokie ophthalmologist alleges he disregarded her complaints and she later needed surgery.
Woman sues doctors, says improperly performed embryo implantation caused pelvic infection
A Cook County woman is blaming an infection on the negligent care of two physicians who specialize in in vitro fertilization.
Northwest Community Hospital patient alleges injuries during surgery on spine
A patient of an Arlington Heights hospital alleges he was injured during a spinal surgery.
UPS employee alleges hand cut by sickle improperly wrapped in bubble wrap
A United Parcel Service employee alleges he was cut by a negligently wrapped sharp object and seeks damages from the seller.
Pedestrian seeks damages from driver, Symphony Financial Services, Maestro Consulting Services for injuries
A pedestrian is seeking damages from a driver and her employers after he was allegedly struck while crossing a Chicago street.
MetroSouth Medical Center doctors alleged to have failed to spot boy's abnormalities on fetal ultrasound
The co-independent administrators of a minor's estate are seeking damages from physicians who work at MetroSouth Medical Center in Blue Island and others over the interpretation of ultrasound results.
DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC: Cinthia Motley and Rosa Tumialán Honored in Crain’s 2018 Chicago’s Notable Minority Lawyers List
Dykema is proud to announce that Chicago-based Members Cinthia Granados Motley and Rosa M. Tumialán were recognized on the Crain’s Chicago Business special report, “2018 Chicago’s Notable Minority Lawyers.”
DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC: Cinthia Motley and Rosa Tumialan Honored in Crain’s 2018 Chicago’s Notable Minority Lawyers List
Dykema is proud to announce that Chicago-based Members Cinthia Granados Motley and Rosa M. Tumialan.
DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH: Jesse Ruiz and Alan King named among Chicago’s Notable Minority Lawyers by Crain’s Chicago Business
Partners Jesse Ruiz and Alan King have been named to the “Chicago’s Notable Minority Lawyers” list by Crain’s Chicago Business.
FOLEY & LARDNER: Foley Wins Two M&A Atlas Awards
Foley & Lardner was the recipient of two awards at Global M&A Network's Americas M&A Atlas Awards.
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: Holland & Knight’s Trisha Rich Honored as One of Chicago’s Top 40 Young Leaders
Holland & Knight Partner Trisha Rich has been named to the Crain’s Chicago Business 2018 “40 Under 40” list.