News from March 2018
Cook County jury orders Lutheran social services agency to pay $45M for toddler allegedly murdered by mom
A Cook County jury has ordered a private, statewide provider of foster care and other social services to pay $45 million to the family of a toddler who authorities say was killed by his mother, as the jury found Lutheran Social Services of Illinois should be held responsible for sending the boy back to his mother with no further oversight or follow-up.
Appeals court: Chicagoans don't have constitutional right to school board elections
Chicago residents could have the right to vote in a school board election. But under Illinois’ state constitution, Chicago residents do not necessarily have the right to a school board election, a state appeals court has ruled.
Patent holder of amusement ride brake claims attorneys negligent, cost company $1.4 million
The holder of a patent for a brake for amusement park rides is claiming in Cook County Circuit Court that its lawyers from the then-Niro firm need to pay, as they, while representing the company in a federal patent infringement suit, didn't clue the company in on opposing counsel’s warning the company might have to cover defendants' legal costs to the tune of $1.4 million.
Sixth Circuit Appeals Court's transgender discrimination ruling expands reach of civil rights law
A recent federal appeals court ruling stands as another example of judges explicitly expanding the scope of anti-discrimination laws to protect the employment rights of people who identify as gay, lesbian and non-binary gender, according to an attorney whose practice focuses on labor and employment matters
Warren Barr South Loop Nursing Home allegedly failed to prevent woman's fall, later death
A woman is suing Warren Barr South Loop Nursing Home and Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC for wrongful death and allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
ComEd sued over death of man electrocuted while trimming tree branches
A woman is suing Commonwealth Edison Company and Raul Osornio for wrongful death and allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent her relative's injuries.
Fitness International LLC allegedly failed to take safety measures
A woman is suing Fitness International LLC for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Manorcare Health Services-Hinsdale allegedly failed to prevent individual from falling
A woman is suing Manorcare Health Services-Hinsdale, Heartland Employment Services LLC and a nurse for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent her relative's injuries.
Brew Dr. Kombucha LLC allegedly misrepresented amount of probiotic bacteria in product
A man has filed a class action lawsuit against Brew Dr. Kombucha LLC for alleged violations of consumer protection laws, unjust enrichment and breach of express warranty.
Morris Hospital, others allegedly failed to provide proper medical care
An estate administrator is suing Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers, The Epic Group-Emergency Physicians An Illinois Concern S.C. and Dr. Kevin Webster for wrongful death and allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Manorcare Health Services - Palos Heights East allegedly failed to provide proper care
An estate administrator is suing Manorcare Health Services - Palos Heights East for wrongful death and allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Home Depot, others accused of defamation
A woman is suing the Home Depot, and three individuals for alleged defamation.
Appeals court pops the top on class action vs Walgreens for wrongly charging Chicago bottled water tax
Saying a Cook County judge was wrong to cap it off, a state appeals panel has popped the lid placed on a class action lawsuit accusing Walgreens of wrongly charging a Chicago city tax on bottled water.
Class action: People finder site MyLife.com's 'reputation scores' violate Illinois publicity rights law
Website MyLife.com, which purports to offer its clients a “reputation score,” is facing a class action accusing it of violating the Illinois Right of Publicity Act.
Appeals judge: Public schools need to do more than stage play with religious content to 'establish' religion
Concord Community Schools in Indiana would have to do more than put on a play with religious content to "establish" a religion, a federal appeals court judge in Chicago said in his special concurrence to a court decision that recently upheld the public school's annual "Christmas Spectacular."
Ameren Illinois, others sued after man's death in traffic accident
A family is suing Michael J. Logan, Ameren Illinois Company and affiliated entities for wrongful death and allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital allegedly failed to provide proper medical care
A woman is suing Northwestern Memorial Hospital for wrongful death and allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Judge nixes nationwide class-action claims in junk fax suit against Cirque du Soleil
Applying a new standard set by the U.S. Supreme Court, a Chicago federal judge has ruled that a junk fax suit against Cirque du Soleil can continue, but limited the class action claims only to Illinois residents.
Hair Club allegedly failed to prevent woman from getting burned
A woman is suing Hair Club for Men LLC, other affiliated entities, and a woman for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Presence St. Mary's Hospital, others allegedly failed to provide proper medical care
A woman is suing Presence St. Mary's Hospital and three individuals for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.