News from June 2018
Agreement wins city of Harvey temporary respite in fight with pension funds, state over sales tax dollars
The city of Harvey has won a temporary reprieve, of sorts, after a Cook County judge signed off on an agreement, which, while still requiring the cash-strapped city to pay large chunks to pension funds for retired police and firefighters, still allows the city government to apparently access most of its share of Illinois state sales tax revenue.
Woman sues Ritz-Carlton, claims masseur sexually assaulted her during 90-minute-long session
CHICAGO — A guest is suing a hotel and its massage therapist, citing alleged assault and negligent supervision.
Student's lawsuit holds Chicago school board responsible for fractured ankle
A young man and his mother are suing the Chicago Board of Education, alleging the board's failure to keep its school premises safe resulted in injury.
Chiropractor sues Universal Health Institute for allegedly unpaid wages
CHICAGO — A chiropractor is suing Universal Health Institute Ltd., a former employer, citing alleged breach of contract, violation of workers compensation acts, unpaid wages and violation of the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act.
Customer claims hot liquid was dropped on him in restaurant, causing injuries
CHICAGO — A patron is suing Petterino's LLC and Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Inc., claiming the defendants' negligence led to injuries he sustained at their restaurant.
Former employee accused of sharing CIB trade secrets with competitor
The Corporation for International Business (CIB) filed a lawsuit on May 16 in Cook County Circuit Court, accusing Andrew F. Salaverria and his technology consulting firm Peliksa Technologies of violating the Illinois Trade Secrets Act.
Rosebud Restaurants says EEOC misstepped in serving up class action over treatment of female workers
Rosebud Restaurants hopes to scuttle an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaint it faces regarding alleged mistreatment of female employees.
Art imitates life: 'Billions' describes six-figure, part-time jobs on asbestos trusts
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - The third season of the wildly popular show "Billions" premiered in March with a mention of an oddly arcane subject: asbestos bankruptcy trusts. The dialogue coming out of the mouth of prosecutor Chuck Rhodes, played by Paul Giamatti, becomes a little less mysterious when you look at who wrote it, however.
Nickel & Dime: eBay, online retailers warn SCOTUS could unleash lawsuit torrent vs sellers over taxes
Nickel & Dime: eBay, online retailers warn SCOTUS ruling could unleash torrent of lawsuits accusing sellers over taxes
Judge: Menards couldn't know customer would trip over boards sticking out of shopping cart
A federal judge has dismissed a woman’s lawsuit against home improvement retailer Menards, accusing the company of negligence after she allegedly was injured when she tripped over 10-foot-long boards sticking out of a shopping cart.
Appeals court upholds denial of line-of-duty pension to Maywood officer hurt in ordinary car crash
CHICAGO — The First District Appellate Court of Illinois upheld a decision that a police officer's injury could not be proven as a line-of-duty disability, meaning the officer cannot receive a line-of-duty disability pension.
Judge: Pilots' union didn't discriminate vs senior flight instructors in agreeing with United to change rules
A federal judge has handed a win to a pilots’ union facing an age discrimination lawsuit from three of its members, who accused their union of being “complicit” in working with United Airlines to impose new standards the plaintiffs said were intended to flush out older workers.
SSSK Capital, Krone claim defamation and wrongful conduct in mismanagement suit vs Freedom Buildings
CHICAGO — Freedom Buildings LLC was named as a defendant in a lawsuit alleging breach of contract, breach of duty, civil conspiracy, defamation, fraud and tortious interference.
Chicago Public Schools teacher accuses co-teacher and principal of defamation
A Chicago Public Schools' special education teacher is suing Dorothy Manahan and Marin Gonzalez, a co-teacher and principal at his school, citing alleged civil conspiracy, defamation and tortious interference.
Villa at South Holland accused of improper care by former facility resident
A former resident at a facility operated by The Villa at South Holland LLC filed a lawsuit against the company May 31, citing alleged negligence and violation of the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act.
Estate administrator blames Westchester Health and Rehabilitation for patient's death
A man is suing SSC Westchester Operating Co. LLC, also known as Westchester Health and Rehabilitation, and two nurses for negligence and wrongful death.
Clients claim Barnes and Thornburg mishandled settlement negotiations, costing $2M
Engineered Abrasives is suing Barnes & Thornburg and its agents, citing allegations of professional negligence.
Homeowner claims Allstate did not pay enough to cover fire damage
A homeowner is suing Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Co. for breach of contract, alleging the company did not pay enough to cover property damage from a fire.
Alstory Simon settles malicious prosecution suit against Northwestern, professor Protess
Alstory Simon, a man prosecutors say was framed and wrongly convicted of double murder, has settled a malicious prosecution suit against Northwestern University and journalism professor David Protess.
Madigan opposes release of 2014 IG report discussing clout, says not relevant to suit over 'sham candidates'
Illinois’ powerful Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan has formally joined the court fight to prevent a former candidate who is suing the speaker and some of his political allies, from obtaining the release of a 2014 inspector general’s report his lawyer says is needed to substantiate the ex-candidate’s claims, by shedding light on how Madigan’s political organization operates.