News from February 2018
Family of man struck by train in Norwood Park in Jan. 2017 sues Metra, Union Pacific, others
The family of a man who died when his vehicle was struck by a Metra train in Chicago is suing Union Pacific Railroad, Metra, the Regional Transportation Authority, the city of Chicago and Cook County for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Recent ruling could hamper plaintiffs from looping hospitals into medmal claims vs independent doctors
The Illinois Supreme Court's recent decision to not hold Northwestern Memorial Hospital vicariously liable for alleged malpractice committed by doctors from an independent clinic could have far-reaching implications for hospitals in the state, making it harder for trial lawyers to loop hospitals into some medical malpractice lawsuits.
Judge: Calumet City didn't violate civil rights of business owner denied business license
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a Calumet City business owner who alleged the city's refusal to grant her a business license for a new banquet hall and youth center violated her civil rights.
Court asked to OK $36M deal to end tortured Pella defective window class action; attorneys to get $9M
About three and a half years after a federal appeals panel led by former Judge Richard Posner smashed a $90 million settlement agreement the judges described as “scandalous,” a new set of lawyers have introduced a new, smaller deal once again intended to a nearly 12-year old class action lawsuit against window and door maker Pella over allegedly defective windows.
Opioid judge doesn't want media to know details of settlement talks
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - The judge overseeing multidistrict litigation against opioid manufacturers and distributors has named the teams of lawyers who will try to negotiate a settlement of hundreds of federal lawsuits - a complex task given parallel investigations and litigation by state attorneys general and potentially conflicting goals of private attorneys and their government counterparts.
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, others allegedly failed to provide proper medical care
A couple is suing Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC and Dr. Eric Belin for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
The Cummins Law Firm P.C., others accused of fraud
A man is suing Robert P. Cummins; the Cummins Law Firm P.C.; Hall Adams; the Law Offices of Hall Adams LLC; David L. Herzer; and Norman, Hanson & DeTroy LLC for fraud and unjust enrichment.
Lincolnshire Living & Rehab Center LLC allegedly failed to provide proper medical care
A woman is suing Lincolnshire Living & Rehab Center LLC for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Woman sues CTA for injuries allegedly suffered in 2014 O'Hare Blue Line crash
A woman is suing the Chicago Transit Authority for alleged negligence.
Split appeals court says disabled Evanston H.S. runner can't expect lower IHSA standards
In a 2-1 decision, a Chicago federal appeals panel upheld a lower court's finding that a physically disabled Evanston High School athlete can’t use federal disability law to force the Illinois High School Association to lower standards for track and cross-country events.
Georgia will soon decide controversial 'lawsuit lending' topic
DUBLIN, Ga. (Legal Newsline) – Questions over the future of litigation funding remain in Georgia as the state Supreme Court prepares to decide the issue and another case continues to move through a federal court in the state.
$22M malpractice verdict cut to $7M; appeals panel says plaintiff's death during trial nixes future damages
A state appeals court has slashed a medical malpractice jury verdict from $22 million to $7 million, saying the plaintiff’s death during the trial should negate the jury’s decision to order the defendants to pay her family an additional $14 million for future damages.
Woman who tripped over light box at wedding reception sues Hyatt, MDM Entertainment
A woman is suing Hyatt Corporation and MDM Entertainment Ltd. for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Man sues Chicago Cubs after falling down Wrigley Field stairway
A man is suing the Chicago Cubs for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Alden Princeton Rehab & Health Center allegedly failed to provide proper medical care
An administrator is suing Alden Princeton Rehab & Health Center for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Glenwood couple says woman's houseguest's cigarette caused their condo to catch fire
A Glenwood couple says woman's houseguest flipped a lit cigarette from balcony, causing a fire at their condo.
Judge guts Edelson's suit vs Bandas; 'meritless' class action objections for payoff 'bad faith,' not racketeering
While agreeing their conduct and tactics were “in bad faith” and “inconsistent” with legal ethics, a federal judge has refused to let a prominent Chicago class action trial law firm continue with a class action lawsuit accusing a rival firm of racketeering for acting as “professional objectors” bent on extorting payoffs, as the judge said letting the case go forward would leave parties involved in other lawsuits rightly worried about getting tagged with similar racketeering actions over legitimate negotiating tactics and maneuvers.
Woman OK to press class action vs MetLife over bait-and-switch accusations, appeals judges say
A federal appeals panel has cleared an Illinois woman to continue a class action complaint accusing Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of bait-and-switch tactics.
Graphic Promotions Inc. accused of breach of warranty
A company is suing Graphic Promotions Inc. for alleged breach of contract, breach of warranty and fraud.
Emigrant Bank Fine Art Finance LLC, others accused of fraud
A company and an individual are suing Emigranta Corp. and Emigrant Bank Fine Art Finance LLC for allegedly attempting to enforce a forged promissory note.