News from December 2018
Patient files suit against Mercy Hospital and Medical Center over negligence allegations
A woman has filed suit against a Chicago hospital over the care she received there.
Patient sues Northwestern Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare over hernia surgery
A patient alleges the negligence of a surgeon during a hernia procedure required him to undergo emergency surgery.
Woman files wrongful death suit against Lexington Health Care Center of Lombard over mother's death
The daughter of a former resident of a Lombard care facility alleges the facility failed to keep her mother from developing pressure sores.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Madigan announces settlement over minority-owned business fraud
Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced a $2 million settlement with F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC (FHP), a multiregional construction company, over allegations it used a minority-owned business to fraudulently secure two publicly funded projects awarded by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD).
Appeals panel says woman's claims Aldi failed to preserve video of her fall don't check out
A state appeals court has granted a win to supermarket chain Aldi against a woman who claimed she was injured when she slipped and fell in the store, and then accused the retailer of failing to preserve evidence when no surveillance video could be found recording the incident.
New Cook County assessor promises more efficient, less contentious office
Cook County taxpayers should expect a less troubled and more efficient Cook County Assessor's office, a spokesman for newly elected Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi promised.
Executor files wrongful death suit against Prairie Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, others
A Chicago Heights care facility is alleged to have failed to timely transfer a former resident to an acute care facility.
Ashton Center For Day Surgery patient alleges shoulder surgery caused spinal injuries
A patient alleges improper positioning during a shoulder surgery caused damages to his spine.
Lyft passenger seeks damages from rideshare company, city of Chicago over Michigan Ave crash
A couple is seeking damages from a ride-hailing company and the city of Chicago over a collision earlier this month.
Woman sues Penny's Slots and Video Poker after door allegedly severs portion of finger
A Chicago woman alleges the door at an Oak Lawn business severed a portion of her finger.
Boy alleges Little Co. of Mary Hospital, others failed to adequately treat bowel obstruction
A minor alleges a hospital's emergency room failed to adequately treat his bowel obstruction.
Woman sues Berwyn youth soccer league, others after she was struck in the face by a ball in the stands
A woman is suing a youth soccer league, alleging she was injured at a youth soccer game in Berwyn when a ball struck her in the face.
Two seek damages from Rokaitis Industries over I-355 tow truck crash in Addison
Two people allege they were injured when a tow truck entered into their lane of travel on an interstate in Addison.
Jury to decide if FDA would have blocked Merck from revising Januvia label over cancer risk: Appeals panel
A pharmaceutical company facing lawsuits over whether its diabetes drug may have caused pancreatic cancer will need to let a jury decide whether federal regulators would have prevented the drugmaker from revising the medication’s warning label to specifically mention a risk of developing that cancer.
Case activity for Allied World Natio vs Lopez-Ramos Sixto on December 26
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Allied World Natio against Lopez-Ramos Sixto on December 26: 'Property Damage Complaint Filed', 'Certificate Filed' and 'Summons Issued And Returnable'
Case activity for Illinois Alarm Ser vs Oceidigh Cathal on December 26
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Illinois Alarm Ser against Oceidigh Cathal on December 26: 'Contract Complaint Filed', 'Exhibits Filed' and 'Summons Issued And Returnable'
Case activity for Arab Hgan Nidal M vs Didier Dela Cruz on December 26
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Arab Hgan Nidal M against Didier Dela Cruz and Aracely Godinez on December 26: 'Property Damage Complaint Filed' and 'Summons Issued And Returnable'
Case activity for Auto Club Insurance vs Olivera-Lopez Mari on December 26
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Auto Club Insurance against Olivera-Lopez Mari on December 26: 'Personal Injury(motor Vehicle) Subrogation Complaint Filed' and 'Summons Issued And Returnable'
Case activity for Trumbull Insurance vs Khalilah Ivey on December 26
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Trumbull Insurance and Williams Frankie against Khalilah Ivey on December 26: 'Personal Injury(motor Vehicle) Subrogation Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Notice Of Filing Filed'
Case activity for Unifund CCR LLC vs Melanie Allison on December 26
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Unifund CCR LLC against Melanie Allison on December 26: 'Contract Complaint Filed', 'Affidavit As To Military Service Filed' and 'Summons Issued And Returnable'