News from June 2018
Former employee claims Medical Services RIC fired her in retaliation
A former employee is suing Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, which does business as Medical Services RIC, Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and other individual defendants, citing alleged retaliation and violation of the Illinois Whistleblower Act.
Ex-bookeeper can't press retaliation claims vs Hellenic Museum because never told cops about financial practices
The former vice president of finance and operations for the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago has lost, for now, his attempt to sue the museum for allegedly wrongfully terminating him, after he claims he brought to light financial improprieties at the museum and a museum staff member claimed he stalked her.
US Supreme Court: Forced collection of 'fair share' union fees unconstitutional, violates workers' free speech rights
Compelling non-union government workers to pay so-called “fair share fees” to unions they do not wish to join violates the First Amendment speech rights of non-union workers and is unconstitutional, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled, finding in favor of an Illinois state worker who had sued to end the fees, also known as agency fees, in Illinois and across the country.
Clerk: Cook County's methods of maintaining voter rolls better than SCOTUS-approved Ohio purge
With a 5-4 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld an Ohio state law allowing state election officials may remove people from the roll of eligible voters if voters skip a few elections and fail to respond to a mailed notice from state election officials, asking them to verify they still live in the place in which they claim to be registered to vote.
Estate executor blames Sunrise Senior facility for patient fall
An estate executor is suing SZR Bloomingdale Assisted Living LLC and Sunrise Senior Living Management Inc., citing alleged negligence.
Patient sues Northwestern Memorial, doctors over surgical injuries
A patient is suing Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Dr. Laurie Chalifoux, Dr. Nicole Higgins and other medical providers, citing alleged negligence.
Plaza at Countryside seeks payment of $109,332 from tenants
A shopping center owner is suing tenants Benderson Properties Inc., Benderson Development Co. and First Berkshire Properties LLC, citing alleged breach of contract.
Woman blames Progressive Health, medical providers for injuries
A woman is suing medical providers Ann Roberson, Mary Reiner and Progressive Health & Rehabilitation Ltd., citing alleged negligence.
Reel Tape accuses former employee, Chicago Tape of stealing trade secrets
Reel Tape Corp. is suing Chicago Tape and Label Co. LLC and Stanley Braidman, citing alleged breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and misappropriation of trade secrets.
Judge: IL state agency overreached in prosecuting property tax lawyers for using comps in tax appeals
State bureaucrats who regulate real estate appraisers in Illinois have no authority to prosecute property tax lawyers, a Cook County judge has ruled, finding regulators overreached in claiming lawyers violated state appraiser licensing rules by using comparable property values to argue for a lower tax assessment for thieir clients.
Appeals panel: Gidwitz, family, associates still owe $13M in legal fees to former Ungaretti lawyers
A prominent Illinois businessman and Republican, who was nominated by President Trump to serve as U.S. ambassador to Belgium, and some of his associates remain on the hook to pay millions of dollars in legal fees after an appeals panel upheld a judicial decision.
Princeton Rehab & HCC, The Alden Group blamed in wrongful death suit
A woman is suing Princeton Rehab & HCC, The Alden Group Ltd. and Alden Management Services Inc.,, citing alleged negligence.
Kmart shopper alleges shelving unit blocking aisle caused her to fall
A customer is suing Kmart, citing alleged negligence.
Customer accuses Alize Food and Liquor of negligence after she tripped, fell over pallet
A customer is suing Alize Food and Liquor Inc., citing alleged negligence, personal injury and vicarious liability.
Daughter blames Elmwood Care for mother's death
A woman's daughter and estate administrator is suing Generations at Elmwood Park Inc., which does business as Elmwood Care, citing alleged violation of the Nursing Home Care Act, common law negligence and wrongful death.
Estate rep says Bank of America allowed someone to withdraw $69K from man's account after his death
The administrator for the estate of Jose Valdez is suing Bank of America and a John Doe defendant, citing alleged negligence.
Appeals court upholds NCAA rule requiring transfers to sit out one season before playing
The NCAA can require student athletes to wait at least one full academic year before playing when transferring to a new Division 1 university or college, a federal appeals court in Chicago has ruled.
SCHIFF HARDIN LLP: Schiff Hardin Recognized for Significant Pro Bono Contributions for Seventh Year in a Row
Schiff Hardin is proud to announce that the firm has been named to the Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) Pro Bono Recognition Roster for the seventh consecutive year.
WILSON ELSER MOSKOWITZ EDELMAN & DICKER: Colorado’s Snow Removal Service Liability Limitation Act Restricts Enforceability of Indemnity Provisions
On May 30, 2018, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper signed into law Senate Bill 18-062, referred to as the “Snow Removal Service Liability Limitation Act” (the Act), codified at C.R.S. § 13-21-129.
Cicero's Dominick fights subpoena in Madigan 'sham candidates' suit, says subpoena result of 'grudge'
Cicero Town President Larry Dominick is alleging the attorney for a failed primary challenger to Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, who is claiming in federal court Madigan pulled strings to undercut his candidacy, is playing to the media and engaging in other dirty tricks to force Dominick to answer questions in a deposition about Madigan’s power.