News from October 2018
Metra sued for negligence, wrongful death over crash in Robbins
A woman is suing Metra over the death of her husband, whose car was struck by a train in suburban Robbins.
Class action attempt vs Hertz over concession fees rerouted by contract into arbitration, judge says
Car rental chain Hertz will be allowed to pull to the curb a class action accusing it of improperly charging fees at non-airport car rental locations in Chicago and elsewhere, as a federal judge said the customer contract allows the dispute to go to an arbitrator.
Federal judge rejects lawsuit attempting to 'level playing field' of Illinois elections funding
A federal judge sided with Attorney General Lisa Madigan and the Illinois State Board of Elections in a lawsuit that sought to lift a state law that prohibits independent expenditure committees from contributing funds directly to political candidates, to "level the playing field" in an elections system the plaintiffs asserted is tilted.
Patient sues Novocare rehab center after fracturing arm while using 'balance board'
A patient is suing a Chicago rehabilitation center where she fractured an arm while rehabilitating her knee, alleging medical malpractice..
Illinois police union says Dolton breached contract by failing to choose arbitrator for dispute
A police union is suing the Village of Dolton for allegedly failing to participate in the selection of an arbitrator to resolve employee grievances.
Goodyear, General Motors sued by driver whose car overturned
A driver whose vehicle overturned after one of his tires failed, causing permanent injury, is suing Goodyear and General Motors for allegedly selling unreasonably dangerous products.
Flood Brothers sues Chicago apartment management company for failing to pay for trash hauling
A waste disposal company is suing a Chicago apartment management group for allegedly failing to pay for trash hauling at 10 different properties, incurring unpaid expenses of more than $133,000.
ATTORNEY GENERAL LISA MADIGAN: Madigan announces $1.2 Million Settlement with Mortgage Company
Attorney General Lisa Madigan with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced an agreement with Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation under which the company will pay $1.2 million to eligible consumers who were defrauded by one of the company's branch managers.
SCHIFF HARDIN LLP: Corporate Counsel Name Schiff Hardin to Honor Roll in BTI Litigation Outlook 2019
Schiff Hardin LLP has been recognized on the BTI Litigation Outlook 2019 Honor Roll in three separate areas of litigation, including Complex Employment Litigation and Complex Commercial Litigation.
TRESSLER LLP: Andrea Davidson Honored as Emerging Lawyer
Tressler is proud to announce that Andrea J. Davidson has been selected as an Emerging Lawyer in the areas of Personal Injury Defense Law and Toxic Torts Defense Law.
HUGHES SOCOL PIERS RESNICK: John K. Hughes recognized as a Top 10 Personal Injury Defense Attorney
He put the H in HSPRD, and now Attorney John K. Hughes — founding member and shareholder at Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym, Ltd. — has been awarded a coveted spot among the Top 10 Leading Personal Injury Defense Lawyers in the state of Illinois by Leading Lawyers.
HUGHES SOCOL PIERS RESNICK: Catherine Reiter selected as 2018 Top Women Lawyers in Leadership
HSPRD is proud to announce that Catherine Reiter has been selected as one of 2018’s Top Women Lawyers in Leadership by the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois.
BARACK FERRAZZANO: Benchmark Litigation Awards Firm and Trial Lawyers with Highest Honors
Barack Ferrazzano received the coveted distinction as a “Highly Recommended Firm” in Illinois, in the 2019 edition of Benchmark Litigation – the definitive guide to America's leading litigation firms and attorneys.
CLARK HILL PLC: Clark Hill Named to BTI Consulting Group's 2019 Most Feared in Litigation Honor Roll
BTI Consulting Group has named Clark Hill to its 2019 Most Feared in Litigation Honor Roll.
GILMAN & BEDIGIAN LLC: $4 Million Settlement in Brain Injury Medical Malpractice Case
Commissioners in Cook County approved a settlement of almost $4 million in a medical malpractice case.
Appeals panel: $10M arbitrator’s class award invalid; Arbitration should have involved 1, not 175 employees
A Chicago federal appellate court has struck down a $10 million arbitration award to loan officers in a class action against Waterstone Mortgage, which alleged the company shorted officers on overtime pay, saying arbitration should only have involved the plaintiff, not another 174 employees who joined the action.
Judge OKs $3.75M deal to settle class action accusing Blue Cross parent over mental health claims
A class-action suit alleging Health Care Service Corporation, the parent company of health insurance behemoth Blue Cross Blue Shield, improperly refused to pay for mental health services, has ended in a $3.75 million settlement. Attorneys will receive $1.13 million.
Kavanaugh assigned to review appeals from Seventh Circuit; Remains to be seen how will affect courts
Justice Brett Kavanaugh has been assigned to review appeals from the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago, replacing Justice Elena Kagan in that task. However, the change may not ultimately mean much.
MAYER BROWN: Seasoned commercial litigation trial lawyer Megan Webster joins Mayer Brown in Chicago and New York
Mayer Brown announced today that Megan S. Webster has joined the firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice as a partner.
HEPLERBROOM: Three HB Partners named Top 10 Downstate Lawyers
HeplerBroom is proud to announce that three of its partners—Jeff Hebrank, Troy Bozarth, and Kathy Hodge—were named to Leading Lawyers’ list of Top 10 business lawyers in downstate Illinois.