News from December 2018
Judge boxes up class action vs Fannie May over amount of candy in its packages
A federal judge in Chicago sided with Fannie May and has bagged a class action complaint accusing the chocolatier of under filling its candy packages.
Cook County Public Guardian lawsuit says IL DCFS keeps kids detained in state psych facilities too long
The Cook County Public Guardian has filed a class action complaint against the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services over the agency’s treatment of children at state psychiatric facilities.
Appellate panel: Bank can pursue malpractice case vs lawyers who 'lulled' into letting time limits expire
A Chicago appeals panel has upended a Cook County judge’s ruling in a legal malpractice suit, saying it was not too late for a bank to sue its attorneys for allegedly bungling foreclosures, because the attorneys “lulled” the bank into appealing the foreclosures, during which the statute of limitations for malpractice actions expired.
Supreme Court decision could help reduce 'forum shopping' in False Claims Act fraud suits
The U.S. Supreme Court could be poised to deal a blow to so-called "forum shopping" and a stronger hand to companies and others defending themselves against would-be whistleblowers accusing them of defrauding the government.
Chicago drops ban on advertising in Uber, Lyft cars; Video ad app maker drops constitutional legal challenge
A decision by Chicago City Hall to amend a city ordinance to now allow interactive video advertising in vehicles operated by drivers for ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft has brought to a conclusion one company’s legal quest to win a court order declaring such a ban unconstitutional.
Case activity for Bogs Management vs Jamel Felker on December 11
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Bogs Management against Jamel Felker and Occupants Any on December 11: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable', 'Case Electronically Filed' and 'Case Set On Trial Call'
Case activity for Robert Mansell vs Foster Lavenia on December 11
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Robert Mansell against Foster Lavenia on December 11: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Exhibits Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable', 'Case Electronically Filed', 'Electronic Notice Sent' and 'Case Set On Trial Call'
Case activity for Ortiz Santos Elver vs Nava Diana on December 11
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Ortiz Santos Elver against Nava Diana on December 11: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'E-filing Exemption-Filed' and 'Summons Issued And Returnable'
Case activity for Hct6026, LLC vs Boyd Marcus on December 11
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Hct6026, LLC against Boyd Marcus on December 11: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Case Electronically Filed'
Case activity for James-Morgan Marle vs Jones Cornelius on December 11
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by James-Morgan Marle against Jones Cornelius on December 11: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Exhibits Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable', 'Case Electronically Filed', 'Postcard Generated' and 'Case Set On Trial Call'
Case activity for Kass Management vs Jackson Mary on December 11
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kass Management against Jackson Mary on December 11: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Case Electronically Filed'
Case activity for Bogs Management vs Covington Jaketa on December 11
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Bogs Management against Covington Jaketa and Occupants Any on December 11: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable', 'Case Electronically Filed' and 'Case Set On Trial Call'
Case activity for 15th Street Lofts vs Wu Jingjing on December 11
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by 15th Street Lofts against Wu Jingjing on December 11: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Alias Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Case Electronically Filed'
Case activity for Pangea Ventures vs Wyatt Marcus on December 11
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Pangea Ventures against Wyatt Marcus on December 11: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Case Electronically Filed'
Case activity for Reginald Buchana vs Harris Emma on December 11
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Reginald Buchana and Moses Adeyanju against Harris Emma and Harris Lonya on December 11: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'E-filing Exemption-Filed' and 'Summons Issued And Returnable'
Case activity for Onyenso Cherechi vs Sipps Mekyell on December 11
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Onyenso Cherechi against Sipps Mekyell and Sipps Shannal on December 11: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'E-filing Exemption-Filed' and 'Summons Issued And Returnable'
Case activity for Tria Adelfi vs Hayes Michael on December 11
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Tria Adelfi against Hayes Michael on December 11: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Case Electronically Filed'
Case activity for 4627-37 S Drexel vs Britt Nicole on December 11
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by 4627-37 S Drexel against Britt Nicole on December 11: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Exhibits Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Case Electronically Filed'
Case activity for Sandpiper South vs David Maderak on December 11
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Sandpiper South against David Maderak on December 11: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable', 'Case Electronically Filed' and 'Case Set On Trial Call'
Case activity for Austin Highland vs Occupants Any on December 11
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Austin Highland against Occupants Any and Samuel Kenneth on December 11: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable', 'Case Electronically Filed' and 'Case Set On Trial Call'