News from February 2018
Whitney Foods Inc. allegedly breached contract with Ryder Transportation Services
A company is suing Whitney Foods Inc. for alleged breach of contract.
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Cook County candidates off the March Democrat primary ballot following decisions by judge and electoral board
Most of a slate of Cook County would-be candidates for the Democratic primary who took their fight to continue their races to federal court are now off the March ballot following separate decisions by a federal judge and the Cook County Electoral Board in January.
Chicago Board of Education allegedly to prevent girl's wheelchair from rolling over curb, injuring her
A mother and her disabled daughter are suing the Chicago Board of Education for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Presence Life Connections, others allegedly failed to prevent patient from falling
An estate administrator is suing Arthur Merkle-Clara Knipprath Nursing Home for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Cook Courts Clerk asks IL Supreme Court for relief from 'dilemma' over public access to lawsuits
As she prepares to make her case to a federal appeals panel, the clerk of the Cook County Circuit Court is also awaiting an intervention from Illinois’ highest state court on her request for relief from state court rules she argues preclude her from abiding by a federal judge’s order to make publicly filed lawsuits immediately available to the press and the public.
Appellate court: Parents, not Starbucks, responsible for amputation of finger of child playing in restaurant
A federal appeals court has shut off a lawsuit brewed by parents against Starbucks, as judges said the coffeehouse chain is not responsible for injuries that led to the amputation of a finger from a child who was playing in the store, because the child’s parents should have prevented the injury.
Court asked to sign off on red light camera settlement; lawyers defend $11M fee request
A Cook County judge could grant final approval later this week to a $38.75 million settlement deal intended to end a class action lawsuit against Chicago City Hall over the city’s red-light traffic camera enforcement program. And the lawyers behind that lawsuit are defending their request for more than $11 million in fees.
Appeals court: Cook Courts Clerk can be sued for charging improper motion fees
A panel of state appeals justices will allow the Cook County Circuit Clerk’s office to be sued for allegedly illegally making litigants pay fees to file certain types of motions, saying the clerk can’t argue their payment signaled their assent to the fees, as failure to pay the fees would have locked them out of the ability to challenge the orders pending against them in court.
Judge erases much of Chicago porn video infringement suit vs Vidster, says substance lacking
A Chicago federal judge has come down hard on a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by an online pornographer against a video sharing website, saying parts of the pornographer's suit were “woefully deficient,” but nevertheless allowing the suit to limp along.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, others allegedly failed to provide proper medical care
A man is suing Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago and Dr. Alex W. Farnand for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
United Auto Defense LLC allegedly failed to pay for services it was provided
A company is suing United Auto Defense LLC and Gary D. Primm Jr. for alleged breach of contract.
SC Respiratory Holdings LLC allegedly failed to reimburse workers' compensation claim
A company is suing TSC Respiratory Holdings LLC for alleged breach of contract.
Advocate Christ Medical Center allegedly retaliated against employee
A woman is suing Advocate Christ Medical Center for alleged retaliation and wrongful termination.
Appeals court made right call in shipping pelvic mesh case from St. Clair Co. to Maryland, lawyer says
A state appeals court's recent decision to ship off to Maryland a lawsuit over allegedly defective pelvic mesh may boost hopes of businesses trying to stave off forum shopping by out-of-state plaintiffs seeking a friendly venue in which to air their claims.
Recent ruling in glutamine powder case could have far-reaching implications for class action cases, lawyer says
A recent ruling by a federal judge that non-Illinois residents cannot participate in a class-action suit has far-reaching implications, according to a local attorney. The ruling came in the case of Joshua DeBernardis v. NBTY and United States Nutrition, the makers of the supplement Body Fortress 100 percent Glutamine Powder.
IL Dems inconsistent on state, federal budget talks? All just political 'game of chicken,' observers say
IIllinois Democrats who spent the last two years chiding state Republicans and Gov. Bruce Rauner for attempting to link "nonbudget" reforms to negotiations over the state budget, also supported Democratic U.S. senators' attempt to shut down the federal government over nonbudget immigration reform proposals. Yet, that's just how the game is played, say observers.
Viad Corp., others allegedly allowed employee to drive forklift negligently
An individual is suing Viad Corp., doing business as GES, GES Exposition Services Inc. and/or Global Experience Specialist for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
United Services Automobile Association allegedly breached insurance contract
Two individuals are suing United Services Automobile Association for alleged breach of contract.
Hala Express, driver allegedly failed to take safety measures to avoid semi-truck accident
Two individuals are suing Ibrahim A. Atieh and Hala Express Inc. for alleged negligence.
BNSF Railway allegedly failed to protect employee from toxic agents
An employee is suing BNSF Railway for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.