News from December 2018
Patient alleges Blue Island hospital, doctors failed to prevent hemorrhage during birth
A patient of a Blue Island hospital alleges the facility and two physicians failed to take the proper steps to prevent post-partum hemorrhage.
Woman alleges she was injured in fall caused by liquid on floor at O'Hare
An Idaho resident is seeking more than $50,000 from Chicago after falling at O'Hare International Airport earlier this year.
JetSmarter member alleges lost $90,000 with the Sophisticated Membership
A JetSmarter member alleges he sustained more than $90,000 in damages when the company changed its terms of use.
Patient alleges Art of Modern Dentistry billed for services it never performed
A patient alleges a Chicago dental office falsely represented to her that she would never be personally financially responsible for dental services it provided.
Wrongful death suit filed against Jackson Square Skilled Nursing & Living Center, others
A woman has filed a wrongful death suit against a medical facility over a woman's 2016 death.
LITTLER MENDELSON: Littler Named to BTI Client Service A-Team 2019
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has been ranked among the top 30 firms for client service performance by BTI Consulting.
BARNES & THORNBURG LLP: Barnes & Thornburg welcomes New Attorneys
Barnes & Thornburg has added new ethics, healthcare, intellectual property and litigation attorneys to its Atlanta, Chicago, Fort Wayne and Indianapolis offices.
MAYER BROWN: Mayer Brown recognized in Financial Times’ list of most innovative law firms for legal expertise
The Financial Times has ranked Mayer Brown as one of the “Most Innovative Law Firms for Legal Expertise” annual report, “North America Innovative Lawyers.” Mayer Brown has been recognized in the report each year that it has been published.
BENESCH FRIEDLANDER COPLAN & ARONOFF: Benesch Ranks in BTI Client Service A-Team 2019: The Survey of Law Firm Client Service Performance
Benesch is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a leader in client service in BTI’s latest report: BTI Client Service A-Team 2019: The Survey of Law Firm Client Service Performance.
DLA PIPER: DLA Piper lawyers ranked in Chambers FinTech
DLA Piper is pleased to announce that the firm was ranked in the USA Legal 2019 edition of Chambers FinTech.
DLA PIPER: DLA Piper named one of the best law firms for client service by BTI Consulting Group
DLA Piper is pleased to announce it has been recognized as one of the best law firms for providing a superior level of client service by BTI Consulting Group in their 2019 BTI Client Service A-Team Rankings report.
Judge cuts short woman's lawsuit vs Omni Hotel over 2015 trip-and-fall on terrace paver
A federal judge has cut short a personal injury lawsuit brought by a woman who claims she tripped and fell on a paver on a terrace at Chicago's Omni Hotel.
White Castle employee alleges company failed to obtain written releases before collecting fingerprints
A White Castle worker has served the fast food chain with a class action lawsuit, accusing the company of improperly requiring its workers to scan their fingerprints for use with a punch clock system, allegedly without first obtaining written authorization as required by an Illinois privacy law.
Toyota hit with class action over eliminated support for apps in Entune Premium System
A man has filed a class action lawsuit against Toyota after it disabled support for an interactive feature for which he paid an additional cost.
Case activity for Kass Management vs Christine Hyatt on December 17
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kass Management against Christine Hyatt on December 17: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Exhibits Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Case Electronically Filed'
Case activity for White Lewis vs Andrea F. Gills on December 17
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by White Lewis against Andrea F. Gills on December 17: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Case Electronically Filed', 'Electronic Notice Sent' and 'Case Set On Trial Call'
Case activity for Hope Manor II Apar vs Carter William on December 17
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Hope Manor II Apar against Carter William on December 17: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Exhibits Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Case Electronically Filed'
Case activity for Chodakowski Waldem vs Heriberto Najera on December 17
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Chodakowski Waldem against Heriberto Najera on December 17: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable', 'Case Electronically Filed' and 'Case Set On Trial Call'
Case activity for Kings Walk Hoa vs Elvira Zamarripa on December 17
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kings Walk Hoa against Elvira Zamarripa on December 17: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Affidavit As To Military Service Filed', 'Certificate Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable', 'Case Electronically Filed' and 'Case Set On Trial Call'
Case activity for Willow Crossing vs Frederick John on December 17
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Willow Crossing against Frederick John on December 17: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable', 'Case Electronically Filed' and 'Case Set On Trial Call'