News from May 2018
Sears sues Electrolux over damage to store after refrigerator allegedly overheated, caught fire
Several businesses are suing Electrolux North America Inc., Electrolux Home Products Inc. and John Does and Jane Does 1-5 for alleged negligence, breach of contract, breach of express and implied warranties, consumer fraud, gross negligence and strict product liability.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital allegedly failed to prevent nerve damage during knee replacement surgery
A man is suing Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Dr. John Hefferson and Dr. Jill Lasson for alleged negligence.
Alden-Princeton Rehabilitation and Health Care Center allegedly failed to prevent fall and pressure sores
A woman is suing Alden-Princeton Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Alden Management Services and the Alden Group Ltd. for alleged breach of duty and medical malpractice.
Judge: Car dealer software companies can't delete antitrust claims over monopolization of car dealer data
Two companies specializing in software used by car dealerships must face an antitrust lawsuit alleging they improperly cornered the market for key industry data, and allegedly used their market share to close off competitors and jack up prices charged to vendors seeking the information they held.
Charles Freeman, first African-American IL Sup Ct justice, retires; Appellate justice Neville appointed to replace
After nearly three decades on Illinois’ high court, Justice Charles Freeman, the first black justice to serve on the Illinois Supreme Court and a former chief justice of the court, has retired. Illinois First District Appellate Court P. Scott Neville has been appointed to serve the remainder of Freeman's term through 2020.
New restrictions on employers in California, potentially other states, mean ‘significant changes’ to hiring practices
Two California laws, which prevent employers from looking at either a job applicant’s salary or criminal history before extending a job offer, have forced employers to make ‘significant changes’ to their hiring practices, a San Francisco-based labor and employment lawyer said.
Dream City Tattoos allegedly charged man $4,000 to learn tattooing, made him do menial tasks
A man is suing Dream City Tattoos LLC and its owner, Gonzalo J. Cervantes, for alleged breach of contract and unpaid wages.
BNSF Railway Company allegedly exposed worker to toxic substances
A woman is suing BNSF Railway Company for alleged negligence.
Suburban Surgical Associates, others allegedly failed to properly perform surgical procedure
A couple is suing Dr. Robin L. Favor, Suburban Surgical Associates/Suburban Metabolic Institute and MacNeal Hospital for alleged medical malpractice and loss of consortium.
Lawyer accused of legal malpractice in dispute involving Naperville School District
A woman is suing a lawyer for alleged breach of duty and legal malpractice.
University of Chicago Medical Center, city of Chicago allegedly failed to maintain sidewalk in safe condition
A woman is suing the University of Chicago Medical Center and the city of Chicago for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Appeals court: CTA must negotiate with union before imposing rules to prevent repeat of O'Hare Blue Line derailment
A state appeals court has upheld a ruling forbidding the Chicago Transit Authority from unilaterally imposing new work rules without first negotiating with its workers’ union, even if the new rules are intended to protect public safety – such as rules the CTA implemented to prevent another train derailment similar to the one that resulted in an L train climbing an escalator at O’Hare International Airport.
Chicago housing groups: Lawsuit vs Berrios over discriminatory assessment practices more than tax dispute
Two Chicago-based housing assistance organizations have asked a Cook County judge to reject the attempt by lame duck Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios to sidestep their discrimination lawsuit, saying their legal action over allegedly racially discriminatory property tax assessment practices is more than just a dispute over property taxes.
Illinois appeals court says Chicago Board of Education not liable for off-campus attack
An Illinois appellate panel has ruled that the Chicago Board of Education is immune from a lawsuit involving a high school student who allegedly was attacked by another student off campus, according to a decision filed on April 24 in the Illinois First District Appellate Court.
Club One accused of negligence after patron allegedly was shot
A man is suing Club One, Mucho Gusto LLC, Chicago Road Corporation, Robert Terzich and the village of Dolton for alleged breach of duty and negligence.
Lighthouse Restorations Inc. claims that former employees locked it out of email accounts to steal sales leads
A company is suing its former employees and their new employer, citing alleged breach of employment contracts and the misappropriation of trade secrets.
Renovo Endodontic Studio, dentist allegedly injured patient during surgical procedure
A woman is suing Renovo Endodontic Studio and dentist Jonathan W. Wong for alleged medical negligence.
Co-owner of A&N Groceries claims business partner repeatedly locked her out of store
A woman is suing her business partner, Anthony Patton, for alleged fraudulent misrepresentation and breach of fiduciary duty.
Woman sues Lurie Children's Hospital, says didn't properly diagnose, treat infant son, who later died
A woman is suing Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent her infant son's death.
CNA says Oakfabco bankruptcy plan would let asbestos lawyers rig the vote; Oakfabco: CNA just protecting its interests
Saying the plan would open opportunities for “gamesmanship” by trial lawyers, insurer CNA has asked a bankruptcy judge to shoot down a plan by the successor company to a defunct boiler maker to wind down its existence by essentially giving lawyers representing plaintiffs in nearly 34,000 asbestos claims the chance to vote themselves a payday.