News from February 2018
Presence Life Connections allegedly failed to prevent patient from developing pressure ulcer
An estate administrator is suing Presence Life Connections and Villa Scalabrini Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
HR management association to host program on workplace sexual harassment on Feb. 15
The Human Resources Management Association of Chicago (HRMAC) will host a "Hot Topic" program on sexual harassment in the workplace from 8 to 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 15.
Bad Science at NIOSH?
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) was established by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 as a research agency focused on the study of worker safety and health.
Lawsuit: Deutsche Bank lets foreclosures in minority areas fall to disrepair, suppressing home values
Nearly 20 fair housing activist organizations are suing Deutsche Bank, alleging it worked to suppress property values in minority neighborhoods across the country by allowing foreclosed homes to fall into disrepair, while maintaining its holdings much better in predominantely white neighborhoods.
Two individuals accused of defaming another man on a podcast
A man is suing two others, identified as Michael David and Cameron Malek, for alleged defamation.
Zorch International Inc. allegedly failed to properly inform shareholders of merger with Satori Capital
A woman is suing Zorch International Inc., William Kaczynski, John Kennedy, John Meilner, Matthew Gray and Michael Wolfe for alleged breach of contract and breach of duty.
Uber Technologies Inc., others accused of negligence after automobile accident
A man is suing Alpha Diallo, Sisaymesteta Weldemaorian, Welnshet Sifu, 24/7 Taxi Management Inc. and Uber Technologies Inc. for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Appeals panel says Chicago investments firm can't sue FL rival in IL to protect its trademark 'Ariel'
While a Chicago federal judge had determined a Florida investment firm had trespassed the trademark of a more established Chicago company, a federal appeals court has said the Chicago firm can’t sue to protect its rights in Illinois, because the Sunshine State firm doesn’t do business in the Land of Lincoln.
Judge declines to freeze Walgreens' suit vs Panasonic over $11.5M loss from malfunctioning cold storage
A federal judge has denied an attempt by Panasonic Healthcare Corporation to place on ice Walgreens' lawsuit alleging a malfunctioning freezer damaged $11.5 million worth of medications at a store in Oregon.
Cook Circuit Clerk appeals ruling ordering her to provide immediate public access to e-filed lawsuits
With just days to spare before her office would need to comply with a federal judge’s order to begin providing the public and the press immediate access to electronically filed lawsuits, the clerk of Cook County’s courts has appealed the ruling.
Appeals panel: State commission OK to overrule school district, let new Waukegan charter school open
A state appeals court has affirmed the Illinois Charter Schools Commission’s decision to overrule the Waukegan School District over the opening of a new school in the community.