News from January 2018
Union asserts Constitution allows it to 'shame' Ameristar patrons amid labor dispute with E. Chicago casino
A union representing about 200 casino employees filed a motion for summary judgment in a lawsuit brought against it by the East Chicago casino and some patrons, arguing that behavior the plaintiffs deemed harassing is constitutionally protected free speech.
Byrne Builders Inc. says law firm's alleged malpractice cost it nearly $500K in deposits
A company and its shareholder are suing Brian J. Mulhern P.C. and attorney Brian J. Mulhern for alleged legal malpractice.
Man says doctors didn't prevent thromboembolism
A man is suing Dr. Timothy Votapka and Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates S.C. for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Woman sues doctor, alleging release of sensitive health information
A woman is suing Dr. Amjad Ahmad for alleged breach of duty, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress and invasion of privacy.
Jury declares Abbvie's Androgel didn't cause man's lung clots, Abbvie didn't falsely market medication
After split verdicts in two prior trials over alleged harmful side effects and alleged misleading marketing of its testosterone replacement drug led to questionable verdicts worth more than $140 million each, drugmaker Abbvie has scored a clean win in the latest jury review of a plaintiff’s claims over the promotion and health impacts of Androgel.
Female ex-instructor sues Moody Bible Institute, says wrongly fired for advocating gender equality
A female ordained minister who served on the faculty at Chicago’s Moody Bible Institute has sued the school for discrimination and retaliation, allegedly because she advocated for women who wanted to pursue careers in ministry.
Judge: Hispanic ex-IIT manager can't claim Latino employee meetings were protected activities under civil rights law
A Chicago federal judge has delivered a split decision in a lawsuit brought against Chicago's Illinois Institute of Technology by a 63-year-old former administrator at the school, who claimed he was wrongly fired because of his age, because he was Hispanic, and because the school discovered he was organizing meetings with other Latino faculty and staff to discuss Latino issues at the school.
Judge: Palatine High OK under IL Human Rights law to limit transgender student's access to girls' locker room
A Cook County judge has refused the request of a transgender high school student in Palatine for an injunction ordering the school to provide the student with unrestricted access to the girls’ locker room at Palatine High School.
Federal judge certifies class in dispute over unwanted texts, even though lead plaintiff could land $100K
A Chicago federal judge has allowed a lawsuit over unwanted text messages to continue as a class action, even though the lead plaintiff could be in line to collect more than $100,000 if she were to litigate the matter on her own.
Ge Ge's on Fifth Inc. accused of negligence after patron was allegedly assaulted
A woman is suing Ge Ge's on Fifth Inc. and another woman for alleged assault, battery, negligence and the unlawful sale of liquor to intoxicated persons.
Kone Inc. allegedly failed to prevent man from falling down elevator shaft
A woman is suing Kone Inc. for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent her husband's injuries on the job.
Attorney who moonlights as part-time bartender at Mariano's sues store, employees for defamation
A Deerfield lawyer is suing Mariano's, a man and three women for alleged defamation.
IRC Point at Clark LLC, others allegedly failed to prevent woman from falling on ice
A woman is suing IRC Point at Clark LLC, Tricon Snow Control Inc. and Professional Security Consultants for alleged negligence.
Lawsuit accuses Wentworth Rehab & Health Care Center of not treating fecal impaction, resulting in surgery
An estate administrator is suing Wentworth Rehab & Health Care Center for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries and wrongful death.
Flight attendant alleges ventilation system on Boeing 737 was faulty, exposing her to toxins from engines
A flight attendant is suing Boeing for alleged design defect, negligence and product liability.
James McHugh Construction Co. sued over worker's fall from ladder
A man is suing James McHugh Construction Co. and McHugh Concrete Construction Inc. for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Village Home Maintenance, others allegedly failed to properly repair home
A woman is suing Homestar Residential Services, Steven P. Depaepe and unknown owners of Village Home Maintenance for alleged breach of contract, fraud and violation of state and federal laws.
Avanti Wellness and Rehabilitation allegedly failed to make $1 million in payments
A company is suing Avanti Wellness and Rehabilitation for alleged breach of contract.
Illinois appeals court says man can't sidestep judgment by transferring assets to firm nominally owned by daughter
A state appeals court has upheld a Cook County judge's findings a businessman allegedly tried to sidestep a judgment against his business by transferring assets to a company owned on paper by his teenage daughter.
Park House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, others sued for patient's death
An estate administrator is suing Park House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center LLC, Extended Care Consulting LLC, Extended Care Clinical LLC and two nurses for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries and wrongful death.