News from March 2018
Life after the Chicago Bears: Ex-players have collected $12.8M in Workers' Comp since 2000
Former Bears running back Matt Forte racked up $43 million in pay before retiring after the 2017-18 season at age 32 because of knee injuries. Now, Forte is trying to get money for those injuries through the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act.
Family of man shot to death by Chicago Police sue city for wrongful death
The family of a man shot to death by a Chicago Police officer late last year are suing the Chicago Police for alleged wrongful death.
Advocate Health Care Network, doctor allegedly failed to provide proper care
A man is suing Dr. Cole D. Lundquist and Advocate Health Care Network for alleged taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
KFC wins right to restrict halal advertising; Case reminds franchisees of parent brand's contract rights
A federal judge's recent decision to allow KFC to tell a Muslim franchise owner to stop advertising his halal chicken should serve as a reminder that, when it comes to franchise business relationships, the parent brand has the final say on all matters of public perception, a business attorney said.
VHS Westlake Hospital Inc., others allegedly failed to provide proper medical care
A woman is suing VHS Westlake Hospital Inc., Westlake Hospital Inc., Vanguard Westlake Hospital and Unity Health Westlake Hospital for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Mullen's Bar & Grill accused of negligence, not protecting customer from attack
A man is suing Chase-Western Inc, also known as Mullen's Bar & Grill, for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
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Class action: Hoteliers conspired to manipulate online search ad results, boost room prices
Comparing the practice to a surreptitious deal struck between the world’s biggest beverage bottlers to not trample on the other’s advertising turf, a new class action lawsuit accuses the country’s biggest hoteliers of illegally conspiring to boost room prices by working together to make it harder for consumers to compare prices online.
Appeals panel: Third-party litigation funder can't pursue lawyer for client's failure to repay lawsuit loan
While raising questions about the conduct of a lawyer accused by a litigation funding firm of failing to live up to his end of a deal to safeguard funds secured from a woman’s wrongful death suit, a state appeals panel has said the third-party lawsuit funder can’t press its claims against the lawyer after his client failed to pay them what they claim she owed under the bargain.
Appeals panel: Slip-and-fall at former Time Chicago nightclub not the owners' fault
The owners of the now-shuttered Time Chicago nightclub has escaped a woman's attempt to sue over a slip-and-fall incident she blamed on a spill that would "reaccumulate" in the packed club.
Judge says lawsuit vs Madigan can continue over placement of 'sham' Hispanic candidates on ballot
A former primary election challenger to Illinois’ top state Democratic politician has been cleared to continue to sue Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan and some of his supporters for allegedly placing “sham candidates” on the ballot two years ago to confuse and split the Hispanic vote, reducing the threat the opponent posed to the powerful Chicago lawmaker.
Chicago appeals court yanks $14 million award v. ISMIE, says insurer deserved 12 jurors, not six
A Chicago appeals panel has pulled a $14.4 million jury award from the parents of a toddler, who died through medical malpractice, saying the obstetricians' insurer – Illinois' No. 1 malpractice provider – deserved 12 rather than six jurors, in a trial over accusations the insurer allegedly misled the doctors into going to trial in the underlying malpractice suit, instead of settling for the amount of their coverage, which left the doctors personally on the hook for more than $1 million.
Study on consumer lawsuit loans finds high rates, confusing terms
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - The broadest study yet of consumer litigation finance – money forwarded to lawsuit plaintiffs in anticipation of a victory in court or a legal settlement – found a “very complicated and circuitous” system in which some borrowers appear to subsidize others and the median interest rate exceeds 40%.
Advocate Health, others allegedly failed to properly perform procedure
A couple is suing Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation, Women's Healthcare of Illinois Ltd. and Dr. Vanessa Foster for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Midwest Dental-Palos Heights, others allegedly failed to provide proper dental care
A woman is suing Judy Stenstrom; James R. Schulte, D.D.S.; James R. Schulte D.D.S., Ltd.; and Midwest Dental of Illinois LLC for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Ballard Respiratory and Rehab Center allegedly failed to prevent man from falling
A man is suing Ballard Respiratory and Rehab Center and Landmark of Des Plaines Rehab and Nursing Center for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Class action: Rohrer Corporation, Shoreview Industries collected worker fingerprints without consent
A worker has filed a class action lawsuit against Rohrer Corporation and Shoreview Industries LLC for allegedly violating state law.
Citing ministerial exception, appellate court rules Hebrew teacher wasn't discriminated against
A federal appeals panel in Chicago has barred an employment discrimination lawsuit brought by a former Hebrew teacher at a Milwaukee Jewish school, saying the teacher held a "ministerial role." The decision could help shed light on which employees of religious organizations should be considered exempt from federal anti-discrimination laws.
Employer groups ask Rauner to veto Dem-backed bill to transfer enforcement powers from Labor Dept to A/G
A prominent Democratic Illinois state lawmaker, who is now seeking his party's nomination as the state's next attorney general, has lined up behind new legislation intended to give the attorney general new powers to pursue businesses embroiled in wage disputes - new powers that will come at the expense of the state's Labor Department, according to business groups.
IL Supreme Court disbars four lawyers, suspends nine, inactivates removed Cook County judge
The Illinois Supreme Court has disbarred four lawyers, and suspended nine others, including lawyers charged with growing marijuana from a drug house, bank fraud and child pornography. The court also inactivated the license of a Cook County judge removed after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease amid a probe of her decision to let a law clerk preside over cases.
Appeals panel: Man who fired lawyer right before signing settlement can't escape $87K attorney fees
A federal appeals court in Chicago has cleared the way for an attorney to collect $87,500 in fees owed by a former client, who the lawyer said refused to pay him after helping him navigate the path to a six-figure settlement in a legal dispute over an allegedly defective hip implant.