News from July 2018
MAYER BROWN: Mayer Brown launches practical how-to guide for responding to mass environmental tort litigation
Mayer Brown announced the launch of a new practical guide, “Responding to a Mass Environmental Tort Litigation: A How-To,” which outlines the steps to manage environmental tort claims through a hypothetical environmental incident, beginning with the initial emergency response and related investigations and ending with the resolution of ensuing litigation.
SALVI, SCHOSTOK & PRITCHARD: $15.2 Million verdict for veteran seriously injured at Mccormick Place trade show upheld on appeal
The Illinois Appellate Court First District has ruled an Iraq War Veteran who was struck and run over by a forklift at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois will finally receive the $15.2 million he was awarded during a 2015 trial.
ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE: John Tillman: Statement on he Janus V. AFSCME Decision
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Janus v. AFSCME, confirming that forced union fees are unconstitutional.
HUGHES SOCOL PIERS RESNICK DYM LTD: HSPRD Client wins bid to capture CEO's assets in Casino Ch.7
For the past ten years, HSPRD has represented the trustee in the Emerald Casino bankruptcy case.
CORBOY & DEMETRIO: Corboy & Demetrio files Lawsuit against Lyft in fatal Chicago crash
Corboy & Demetrio has filed a lawsuit against the rideshare company Lyft, its driver, Elizabeth Renter, 32, of Lena, Illinois, and Travis Anderson, 25, of Chicago, who struck Renter’s Lyft car, for injuries suffered by Abraham Vucekovich, 31, of Chicago.
SHOOK HARDY & BACON LLP: Shook Named Product Liability Defense Firm of the Year
Who’s Who Legal – The International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers has named Shook, Hardy & Bacon the Product Liability Defense Firm of the Year for the 14th consecutive year.
Jam Productions alleges theatrical union bought votes to unionize workers
A Chicago federal appeals panel has ordered the National Labor Relations Board to hold a hearing into allegations by Jam Productions that Theatrical Stage Employees Union Local 2 gave lucrative jobs to non-unionized Jam workers so they would vote to install the union local at Jam Productions venues.
Customer blames Leah Chavie Skincare for micro-blading injuries
A woman claims in a June 29 lawsuit that Leah Chavie Skincare Boutique improperly performed a micro-blading procedure, resulting in severe injuries and burns.
Aperion Care Moline, others sued for patient's alleged wrongful death
An estate administrator is suing Riverwood Rehab LLC, also known as Aperion Care Moline, Aperion Care Inc., Aperion Consulting, Ahearn and Associates Medical Center, Dr. Michael Ahearn and Dr. Hussein Zaioor, citing alleged negligence and wrongful death.
Child and parents claim My Dentist, Dr. Yu didn't properly install girl's braces
A child, through her parents, is suing a dentist, citing alleged professional negligence.
Lymphoma patient accuses PD Memorial, Norwegian-American Hospital of negligence
A patient is suing PD Memorial Medical Center, Norwegian-American Hospital Inc., Ashley Kehoe RPA, and doctors Farkhunda Mazharuddin, Mary Eguia and Heather Dieperink, citing alleged negligence.
Estate administrator files wrongful death lawsuit against Peterson Park Healthcare
An estate administrator is suing Peterson Park Associates LLC, which does business as Peterson Park Healthcare Center and Progressive Healthcare Consulting LLC, a nursing care facility, claiming negligence and wrongful death.
Investors accuse Wilkinson Financial, Chicago Index Partners of running alleged Ponzi scheme
A group of investors is suing Alvin Guy Wilkinson, Wilkinson Financial Opportunity LP and Chicago Index Partners LP, citing alleged fraud, negligence, and negligent misrepresentation.
Dolton School District security guard accused of assaulting student
A child's mother is suing Dolton School District and a school security guard, citing alleged civil assault and negligent supervision.
CVS, Osco ask courts to sanction doctor for suing over faxed prescription refill request forms
CVS and Osco have asked a federal judge to punish a Deer Park doctor, accusing the doctor of wrongly suing the pharmacies for merely faxing forms to the doctor’s office asking him to verify patient requests for prescription refills.
Patient accuses Davol, CR Bard of selling defective hernia patch
An Illinois resident is suing Davol Inc. and CR Bard Inc., citing alleged negligence and strict liability.
Estate administrator blames Concord Nursing for patient's death
A woman is suing Concord Nursing and Rehabilitation Center LLC, International Nursing & Rehab Center LLC and Aperion Care International, citing alleged negligence.
Illinois State Bar insurer denies McNabola Law Group defense claims
An insurance company is suing McNabola Law Group PC, Mark McNabola, Scot Vandenberg and Patricia Vandenberg, asking the court to declare the insurer has no obligation to cover the defendants for a legal action.
Patient claims Swedish Covenant Hospital botched bypass surgery
A hospital patient is suing Swedish Covenant Hospital, Swedish Covenant Management Services In., Swedish Covenant Medical Group and Dr. Ronald Curran, citing alleged medical negligence.
Chicago man sues East Lake, CHA, resident for dog attack
A Chicago resident is suing Erica Madden, East Lake Management Group Inc. and the Chicago Housing Authority, citing alleged negligent supervision of a dangerous dog.