News from June 2018
Judge: Burr Ridge trucking biz OK to add Chicago lawyers as defendants to keep malpractice suit in Cook courts
A Burr Ridge trucking company left on the hook for more than $2.5 million in a Texas lawsuit over an accident that left two motorcyclists severely injured will be allowed to continue its legal action against its ex-lawyers in Cook County court, after a federal judge ruled the trucking firm wasn’t wrong to add Chicago lawyers as defendantst, defeating the lawyers'' attempt to move the case to federal court.
Judge: Report on Madigan clout stays under wraps, not relevant to ex-candidate's suit vs Speaker
A Chicago federal judge has refused to allow attorneys for a failed primary challenger to Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan the chance to obtain a copy of a 2014 inspector general’s report detailing the ways Madigan wields clout and influence in Illinois, saying the contents of the report would be of no value to the ex-candidate’s lawsuit accusing Madigan of pulling strings and using underhanded tactics to undercut his candidacy.
Abbvie wins another bellwether trial amid mass action over Androgel testosterone drug
A federal jury has handed a win to North Chicago-based drugmaker Abbvie, as it continues to seek to fend off a mass of legal claims accusing the company’s testosterone replacement therapy drug, Androgel, of causing heart attacks and other cardiovascular conditions.
African-American bar association questions lack of black candidates for Cook County sociate judge posts
The country's oldest association of African-American judges has decried the most recent selection of associate judges to the Cook County Circuit Court for lack of diversity, saying the lack of new black judges means the county's bench is moving away from resembling the community it serves.
Estate administrator blames Symphony of Buffalo Grove for patient's death
A woman is suing a nursing care facility, citing alleged negligent supervision.
Daughter says Covenant Health Care negligent in supervising mother
A daughter is suing a nursing care facility, citing alleged negligent supervision of her mother.
MyLife accused of using members' identities for advertising purposes
A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against California-based MyLife.com Inc., citing alleged invasion of privacy.
Patient blames Presence Saint Francis Hospital for neurological injury
A patient is suing Presence Saint Francis Hospital and other medical professionals for negligence following an alleged neurological injury that occurred during surgery.
Customer claims Curtiss Motorcycle, Confederate Motors refused to return deposit after selling bike to other buyer
CHICAGO — A consumer is suing H. Matthew Chambers, Curtiss Motorcycle Co.and Confederate Motors Inc., citing alleged breach of contract, conversion and fraud.
Patient sues APAC Centers, doctor for medical negligence
A patient is suing Advanced Pain & Anesthesia Consultants PC, which does business as APAC Centers for Pain Management, and physician Randolph Chang, citing alleged medical negligence
Chicago federal appeals panel slaps down man’s try for more cash from hip replacement settlement
A Chicago federal appeals panel made quick work of a “dubious” suit by an Arkansas man, who attempted to extract more money from a class action lawsuit over allegedly defective artificial hip devices, by claiming the “settlement agreement” he signed with the hip device maker was not an agreement, but actually a nonbinding offer.
IL Supreme Court takes up Six Flags fingerprint scanning case, to answer question: Who can sue under BIPA?
With class action lawsuits piling up against employers and other businesses, the Illinois Supreme Court will soon step in to perhaps answer the question of who may sue under a state privacy law when an employer or merchant scans their fingerprints or other biometric identifiers to verify their identity for theme park admission, participation in various programs or to track hours worked, among other purposes.
Chicago asks judge to toss HomeAway's lawsuit over housing ordinance
The City of Chicago has requested the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in the Eastern Division dismiss a case that alleges one of its regulations favors Airbnb against competitor, HomeAway.com Inc.
George Mason professor: ERA might do less today than a decade ago, may not be eligible to be added to Constitution
A George Mason University professor believes that if the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) were to be enacted today, it would do less than it would have nearly a decade ago, thanks to the continuing expansion of civil rights, particularly for those identifying as LGBTQ.
Appeals court says Four Seasons Hotel not to blame in guest's fall on wet bathroom floor
An Illinois state appeals panel has upheld a Cook County judge's decision that the Four Seasons in Chicago was not obligated to warn guests about a wet marble bathroom floor, saying the condition posed a danger that should have been open and obvious.
Restaurant patron claims she contracted salmonella at Carinvale Restaurant
A restaurant patron is suing Fulton Catering Corp., which does business as Carnivale Restaurant, claiming that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries to patrons.
Estate representative blames Advocate Condell Medical Center for patient's death
A woman is suing Advocate Condell Medical Center, and five physicians, citing alleged medical malpractice.
Buyer class action claims Netgear range extender does not live up to promises
A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against manufacturing company Netgear Inc., citing alleged breach of express warranty, negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment.
Cook County, road builders tussle over home rule, control of county's 'transportation' money
With about a quarter of a billion dollars on the line in what the county calls a “test case” that could affect cities and counties across Illinois, Cook County has squared off in court against a coalition of trade groups representing road builders, as the two sides have asked a judge to decide whether a new Illinois state constitutional amendment negates the county’s authority to decide how to apportion its transportation tax dollars.
IL Dems ask to be cut from sex harassment suit from woman who claims Madigan, others didn't protect her
Asking a federal judge to dismiss it from a lawsuit brought by a former campaign worker against several political organizations connected to Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, the Democratic Party of Illinois said it isn't liable for sexual harassment the woman said she suffered at the hands of a Madigan aide.