News from May 2018
Class action: Bloomingdale's improperly charged 7 cent bag tax on garment bags
Bloomingdale’s is facing a class action complaint accusing it of improperly charging the city of Chicago bag tax, after a woman said she was charged 7 cents too much.
Protect Our Parks group sues to block 'con game' allowing Obama museum in Chicago's Jackson Park
A group of opponents of the development of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago’s Jackson Park have sued the city of Chicago and the Chicago Park District to stop what they call a “short con shell game” that, if allowed to proceed, will “destroy the pristine open environment” and “open the door to progressively more intrusive destruction” of the historic park on Chicago’s South Side.
Judge: Non-competes can be too broad; Lawyer: Employers should take note
A Chicago federal judge has struck down a non-compete clause because it was too broad to enforce, and an employment attorney in Chicago says the decision should catch the eye of companies and employees alike.
First Mercury Insurance doesn't have to cover private investigator accused of helping frame man for murder
A Chicago appeals panel has ruled an insurance company doesn't have to pay to defend a private investigator associated with Northwestern University’s Innocence Project in a lawsuit brought by Alstory Simon, who claimed the investigator forced him to falsely admit he killed two teenagers in 1982.
Orangetheory Fitness allegedly failed to refund money under terms of contract
A man has filed a class action lawsuit against Orangetheory Fitness Chicago-Lakeview Il and another affiliated entity, citing alleged breach of contract, fraud and unjust enrichment.
Paragon Systems Inc. allegedly failed to prevent employees from physically assaulting woman
A woman is suing Paragon Systems Inc., another woman and an unidentified security guard for alleged liability and negligence.
Wilson Sporting Goods Co. allegedly sold baseball bats that were wrongfully labeled as USSSA complaint
Two consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against Wilson Sporting Goods Co. for alleged breach of implied warranty, negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment.
Northshore Management Group Inc., others allegedly failed to prevent cyclist from getting hit by car
An individual is suing Katherine Schwarzinger, Northshore Management Group Inc., Helen Costopoulos, Thomas J. Costopoulos and the Thomas J. Costopoulos Trust for alleged breach of duty and negligence.
Prairie Green at Fay's Point allegedly failed to prevent patient from falling
A man is suing Prairie Green at Fay's Point for alleged negligence.
Norridge Gardens LLC, others allegedly failed to prevent woman from developing pressure ulcers
A woman is suing Norridge Gardens LLC, ManorCare of Elk Grove Village and several other health care providers for alleged negligence.
Move-Tastic Incorporated accused of scanning employee fingerprints without consent
A man has filed a class action lawsuit against Move-Tastic Inc. for allegedly scanning his fingerprints and those of other workers without consent, for use with the company's employee punch clock systems, to track employee work hours.
Presence Central and Suburban Hospitals Network, others allegedly failed to diagnose 'shattered' heel
A patient is suing Presence Central and Suburban Hospitals Network, Presence Legacy Association, Dr. Edwin M. Hinton IV and several other medical providers for negligence.
Harmony Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, others allegedly failed to prevent patient from falling
A woman is suing Harmony Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, AK Care Inc. and two nurses for alleged negligence.
T-Mobile US Inc. accused of sending unsolicited text messages without consent
A man has filed a class action lawsuit against T-Mobile US Inc. for allegedly violating federal telecommunications laws by sending him and others text messages without their consent.
MetroSouth Medical Center, others allegedly failed to prevent individual from developing post-operative infection
A woman is suing Blue Island Hospital Company LLC, MetroSouth Medical Center, Villa Healthcare Management Inc. and several other medical providers, citing alleged breach of duty and negligence.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital allegedly failed to properly perform surgery and treat cardiac arrest
A man is suing Northwestern Memorial Hospital for alleged medical negligence.
Class action: CNA Financial improperly raised long-term care insurance policy rates
CNA Financial Corp. is facing a federal class action complaint accusing it of improperly raising rates on long-term policyholders.
California Supreme Court's decision on independent contractors could mean big changes for employers
A recent decision by the California Supreme Court may pose new litigation risks for companies by changing the way the state defines employees or independent contractors, according to Richard Reibstein, an attorney with Locke Lord and co-head of the law firm’s independent contractor compliance practice.
Class action: WOW Air never served passengers promised meals on transatlantic flights
A Cook County couple is suing an Icelandic budget airline for failure to serve a promised in-flight meal.
Proposed blockchain bill could push Illinois to forefront of smart contract use, attorney says
Proposed bipartisan legislation currently before a state House committee that would grant legal recognition to blockchain smart contracts could propel the state ahead of the curve in business transactions that currently remain paper based, a Chicago-based attorney said during a recent interview.