News from June 2018
Judge: 'Harm to minority borrowers direct;' Cook County can continue predatory lending suit vs HSBC
A Chicago federal judge has eliminated several claims from a suit brought by Cook County against banking giant HSBC, for alleged predatory lending, but the judge said the county still made enough plausible allegations, including that HSBC discriminated against minorities, for the suit to survive.
Illinois attorney general's billions in collections part of job, also something to be watched: Economics prof
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced her office has brought in more than $14 billion in collections since she took office in 2003, including $864 million in 2017. But how much of the mission of the attorney general falls under collecting money for the state?
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Class action vs Six Flags over number of debit card digits on receipts kicked back to Lake County court
A Chicago federal judge has kicked back to Lake County Circuit Court a class action lawsuit brought by a couple who claimed theme park operator Six Flags printed too many of their credit card's digits on their receipts from a day at Six Flags Great America.
Lawyer claims former client failed to pay for 9-hour mediation session
CHICAGO — A lawyer is suing Doreen Wilson, John Schuepfer, Schuepfer, Inc., and A lawyer is suing a client, alleging breach of contract and refusal to apply payments in connection with a settlement agreement.Herman J.
Tenant Deming Place sues association board for breach of fiduciary duty
A tenant is suing the board of managers of the 1201-1025 Madison Condominium Association for alleged breach of duty.
Chicago Board of Education, others allegedly failed to prevent sexual harassment by janitor contractor
A mother and her minor child are suing Aramark Education K-12, Vargas Group Inc., the Chicago Board of Education and an employee of Vargas for alleged harassment and negligence.
Nordic Naturals probiotic manufacturer accused of misleading customers
An Illinois consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against Nordic Naturals Inc. and Nordic Naturals Mfg. Inc., citing alleged fraud, negligence, negligent misrepresentation, unfair competition, unjust enrichment and violation of federal law.
Appeals judges: Chicago not right court for John Crane's asbestos fraud RICO claims vs Simon Greenstone, Shein Law
A federal appeals panel in Chicago has agreed industrial seals and couplings maker John Crane Inc. should be afforded the chance to air its claims two law firms allegedly engaged in racketeering and fraud in the way they pressed asbestos-related personal injury claims against the company in the past. However, the judges also agreed with lower court judges that Chicago federal court is not the right place for John Crane can pursue its claims.
Condo association allowed to challenge PTSD claims in elevator flap with wife of bankruptcy lawyer Geraci: Appeals judges
A federal appeals court said a lower court judge was correct in ruling against the wife of prominent Chicago area bankruptcy lawyer Peter Francis Geraci in her dispute with her condominium building over elevator access, saying a judge and jury didn’t break any rules in allowing the condo association to contest her claims to being disabled.
No quit in trial bar after SCOTUS ruling, still filing lawsuits in favorite courts
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Since last year’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling that dealt a blow to forum-shopping personal injury attorneys, companies threatened with sprawling, 50-state litigation have not been forced into defending cases all over the country.
Lakeview Pantry allegedly violated lease contract by failing to include Catholic Bishop of Chicago as insured party
A religious organization is suing the Lakeview Pantry, John J. Matsock & Associates Inc., Covington Specialty Insurance Company and Jake Graham for alleged breach of contract.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital allegedly failed to properly close a perforation in man's colon
A couple is suing Northwestern Memorial Hospital and several other medical providers for alleged loss of consortium and negligence.
U of Chicago Med Center allegedly failed to provide pregnant woman with proper medical care
A mother is suing the University of Chicago Medical Center for alleged medical malpractice.
Advocate Good Shepherd, others allegedly failed to prevent patient from developing pressure ulcers
A woman is suing Advocate Good Shepherd, Presence Holy Family Medical Center and Alden Estates of Barrington for alleged negligence.
Mishle Home Care Franchising, others allegedly failed to prevent woman from fracturing hip and arm
An estate executor is suing Mishle Home Care Franchising Inc. and Mishle Home Health Care Inc. for alleged breach of duty and negligence.
Amtrak, others allegedly failed to prevent man from being hit and killed by train in Riverdale
An estate administrator is suing Amtrak, Pat Martin, Canadian National Railway Corp. and the Village of Riverdale for alleged negligence.
Chi-Tung Restaurant allegedly failed to properly label seafood allergens
A woman is suing Chi-Tung Restaurant Inc. for alleged negligence.
ManorCare Health Services - Elk Grove Village allegedly failed to provide proper medical care
An estate executor is suing Manor Care Health Services - Elk Grove Village for alleged negligence.
Manor Care of Oak Lawn East allegedly failed to prevent patient from falling, developing pressure ulcers
A woman is suing Manor Care of Oak Lawn East for alleged negligence.
Cook judge convicted of bank fraud, Wheaton lawyer sentenced for child sex assault among 17 lawyers disciplined by state
The Illinois Supreme Court has disbarred two lawyers, and suspended 13 others, including a Cook County judge convicted of bank fraud and another attorney who pleaded guilty to child sex assault, in its latest round of attorney disciplinary actions, announced in late May.