News from December 2018
Judge: Lawsuit vs Uber over wheelchair access can continue; Uber 'public accommodation' under ADA
A federal judge will allow plaintiffs with disabilities who use motorized wheelchairs to continue their ADA access lawsuit against Uber, saying he believed Uber coud be treated as a public accommodation under the Amercians with Disabilities Act.
Estate administrator alleges Southview Manor Nursing Center failed to protect former resident
A Chicago long-term care facility is alleged to have failed to protect a resident from falls.
Wrongful death suit filed against Aperion Care, others over resident's death
An estate administrator alleges an Oak Lawn care facility failed to protect a woman from developing pressure sores.
Appeals panel: SkyWest flight attendants can resume part of lawsuit vs airline over shorted pay claims
A group of SkyWest flight attendants have been cleared to resume part of their longstanding complaint against the airline for allegedly paying them only for the time they spend on board their airplanes.
'Major changes' in law continue to narrow definition of automated dialers under TCPA, dampen class actions
A Chicago federal judge's recent decision to revisit a lawsuit vs Yahoo over a text message the web services provider sent to a user, could further help to narrow an expansive view of so-called "automatic telephone dialing system" embraced years ago by federal regulators, which has helped to enhance the growth of lawsuits under the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
IL Supreme Court: 'Hearsay' Facebook post not enough to force car crash defendant to reveal medical history
The Illinois state Supreme Court ruled that a plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit arising from a traffic crash is not entitled to the defendant’s medical records when the defendant’s health is not part of the allegations.
Woman alleges CHA fired her over false sex harassment allegations
A woman alleges the Chicago Housing Authority wrongfully terminated her over false allegations.
Cyclist sues Cook County Forest Preserve, says injured when bike caught on chain at Eggers Grove entrance
A man alleges a chain at a nature preserve caused him to be thrown from his bike.
Class action: PNC Bank allegedly failed to honor free banking offer
A class action lawsuit accuses PNC Bank of charging for services for an allegedly free banking plan.
Laborer injured in pipeline explosion seeks damages from Natural Gas Pipeline Co., Kinder Morgan
A farm worker injured when a plow came into contact with a natural gas pipeline alleges the pipeline system operator failed to maintain the line markers.
Appeals panel: Federal judge wrong to deny Boeing military contractor defense in asbestos suit
A Chicago federal appeals court has overridden a downstate federal judge, who sent an ex-Boeing worker’s asbestos suit against the company back to state court, saying the case belongs under federal jurisdiction because Boeing claims the federal government was in control of its bomber production and knew the danger of asbestos was involved.
Case activity for Benchmark Management vs McDonald Artisha on December 14
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Benchmark Management against McDonald Artisha and Occupants Any on December 14: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable', 'Case Electronically Filed' and 'Case Set On Trial Call'
Case activity for Empire Property vs Jackson Michael on December 14
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Empire Property against Jackson Michael on December 14: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Case Electronically Filed'
Case activity for Lacrosse Managemen vs White Joyce Apple on December 14
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Lacrosse Managemen and Lacrosse Managemen against White Joyce Apple on December 14: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Case Electronically Filed'
Case activity for Park R. LLC vs Foster Valma on December 14
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Park R. LLC against Foster Valma on December 14: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Case Electronically Filed'
Case activity for Park R. LLC vs Jean-Pierre Thamar on December 14
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Park R. LLC against Jean-Pierre Thamar on December 14: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Case Electronically Filed'
Case activity for Park R. LLC vs Allmon Rahisi on December 14
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Park R. LLC against Allmon Rahisi on December 14: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Case Electronically Filed'
Case activity for Lacrosse Managemen vs . Perry on December 14
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Lacrosse Managemen and Lacrosse Managemen against . Perry on December 14: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Case Electronically Filed'
Case activity for Benchmark Management vs Corey A. Amir on December 14
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Benchmark Management against Corey A. Amir and Olivia L. Golding on December 14: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable', 'Case Electronically Filed' and 'Case Set On Trial Call'
Case activity for Lacrosse Managemen vs . Murphy. on December 14
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Lacrosse Managemen and Lacrosse Managemen against . Murphy. on December 14: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Case Electronically Filed'