News from November 2018
FOX ROTHSCHILD: Christina Sanfelippo Honored With IWIRC Rising Star Award
Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates Christina M. Sanfelippo, who received the 2018 Rising Star Award from the International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC).
Alimony tax deduction expiring in 2019; possible rush to settle divorce cases upcoming
As a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the tax deduction for spousal support, also known as alimony, will no longer exist after Jan. 1.
Property buyers allege broker failed to disclose Tri-State Tollway project plans before purchase
The buyers of a Western Springs property allege a broker sold them a property without disclosing a massive highway construction project was planned near it.
Widow alleges Johnson & Johnson law firm failed to properly convey property title
A Cook County widow alleges that an attorney failed to properly convey a property to her as instructed by her late husband.
Skokie condo owner files suit against Park Ridge law firm over nearly $50,000 assessment
A Skokie resident alleges a Park Ridge law firm failed to investigate assessments on a condo unit on his behalf before he purchased it.
Consumer files suit against Southwaste Disposal, Waste Resource Management over sales call
Two companies based in Houston are alleged to have unlawfully called an Illinois man to solicit their services.
Patient files medical negligence suit against Barrington Surgeons, others
A Chicago man is seeking damages from physicians and medical entities over allegations he sustained organ damage because of their care.
IL Supreme Court questions whether mom must prove 'harm' to sue over teen's Six Flags fingerprint scan
Illinois Supreme Court justices appeared to take a dim view of assertions by a lawyer for Six Flags that a mother can't sue the theme park operator after the company required him to scan his fingerprints to use his park season pass, even though she had not provided consent.
THOMPSON COBURN LLP: Anita Mauro named a 2018 Chicago Notable Minority Lawyer
Chicago partner Anita Mauro has been named a 2018 Notable Minority Lawyer by Crain’s Chicago Business.
Bow Truss Coffee founder Tadros OK to continue defamation suit vs Crain's over 'hit piece' article
A Cook County judge will allow Chicago businessman Phillip Tadros to continue his defamation lawsuit against Crain Communications over an article published about him two years ago in Crain's Chicago Business.
Ambassador Nursing and Rehabilitation Center resident alleges she developed pressure ulcer
A resident of a long-term nursing care facility in Chicago is seeking damages after she developed a pressure ulcer.
Chicago property manger JLL: Ex-tenants can't sue for forcing them to use union labor; allowed under NLRA
The management company that oversees a number of Loop office buildings is saying a suit by an ex-tenant, which alleged the company made them use union rather than cheaper non-union labor for renovations and other work, is groundless, because federal labor laws allow for such union-only conditions.
Class action targets Facebook, app maker Uiggy over 2016 data breach
A woman has targeted Facebook and the makers of online game app Uiggy with a class action, accusing them of allowing hackers to obtain her personal information and that of more than 4 million other Uiggy users in a data breach.
Coffee Meets Bagel users file suit over dating app's alleged lack of refund policy
A user of a smartphone dating app alleges it failed to offer a refund after he canceled premium services within three days of enrollment.
Symphony of Crestwood alleged to have failed to protect late resident from neglect
An independent administrator alleges a Crestwood long-term care facility failed to follow a physician's instructions for dressing changes.
Client files legal malpractice against Spellmire Law Firm over handling of case
A client alleges a Cook County law firm failed to file an arbitration case on her behalf.
Investors dismiss lawsuit alleging Goldstone Financial Group sold unregistered securities
Five investors have withdrawn their lawsuit against Goldstone Financial Group LLC, in which they alleged they had been misled into investing a portion of their retirement savings into unregistered securities and sustained a loss.
Woman alleges Morton Grove law firm induced her into divorce settlement
A Park Ridge resident alleges a Morton Grove law firm failed to get a reasonable settlement in her divorce case.
Chicago church seeks to remove pastor installed in March
Forty members of Chicago's Christian Love Mission Baptist Church, an independent Baptist congregation, are seeking to remove the church's pastor from his position.
Rush-Copley Medical Center not liable for doctor's delayed treatment of woman's kidney stone, appeals court rules
An Aurora hospital remains not liable in a doctor's decision to wait until the following day to remove a woman's kidney, prolonging her pain and causing serious injuries, a three-justice state appeals court panel has ruled.