News from September 2018
Man sues Westchester nursing home, alleging poor care, wrongful death
A man is suing Westchester Health and Rehabilitation Center, citing alleged negligence and wrongful death in the care of a relative.
Delgado committee reports nearly $53K in contributions during first quarter
Neighbors to Elect Judge Kent A Delgado reported receiving $52,575 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
McKenna committee reports nearly $30K in contributions during first quarter
Committee to Elect Scott McKenna for Judge reported receiving $29,784.56 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Lanahan committee reports nearly $6K in contributions during first quarter
Kathaleen Lanahan for Judge reported receiving $6,074.92 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Appeals panel revives woman's lawsuit vs Kmart over Black Friday trip, fall over empty basket
A state appeals court has revived a woman's lawsuit against Kmart, saying the retailer can be sued because the judge could not clearly discount the woman's account of how she came to trip over an empty shopping basket in her path on the floor of a Rockford store on Black Friday 2013.
Lawsuit: City of Harvey, man ID'd as mayor's brother, harassed businesses; Alderman: Lawsuit a 'scare tactic'
The city of Harvey and a man identified as the brother of the mayor, who may or may not be a police officer, are facing a lawsuit from two businesses alleging city officials conducted harassing inspections and improperly seized vehicles, among other disciplinary action.
Bandas firm offers to be barred from practicing law in IL to end Edelson suit over 'serial objectors'
A Texas-based law firm accused of improperly using proxy Illinois attorneys to covertly manage lawsuits in Illinois intended to allegedly essentially extort payments from other lawyers trying to close out class action settlements, has agreed to accept a court order barring them from practicing law in Illinois.
SWANSON MARTIN & BELL: Leading Lawyers Names Drumke, Schichtel, Rogers to Top 10 Lists
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP partners Michael W. Drumke, Kay L. Schichtel and William J. Rogers were named to Top 10 in Illinois lists in Leading Lawyers Magazine's Business Edition.
DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC: Dykema’s Chicago Office Adds Lindsay S. Henry
Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Lindsay S. Henry to its Financial Industry Group as a Senior Counsel in the firm’s Chicago office.
COZEN O'CONNOR: Seven Cozen O’Connor Lawyers Named 2019 “Lawyers of the Year” by Best Lawyers in America
Cozen O’Connor is proud to announce that seven of the firm’s lawyers have been recognized as “Lawyers of the Year” in their respective practices by Best Lawyers in America, one of the oldest and most highly regarded peer review publications in the legal profession.
THOMPSON COBURN LLP: Norma Jackson joins Thompson Coburn as Director of Diversity and Inclusion
Thompson Coburn is proud to announce that Norma Jackson has joined the Firm as Director of Diversity and Inclusion.
HEYL ROYSTER: Kokal Featured in Leading Lawyers' “Top Business Lawyers” Issue
Mike Kokal was featured in the “Top Business Lawyers in Illinois” issue of Leading Lawyers Magazine in an article entitled “Springfield Advocate’s Tech Background and Calm Demeanor Shine.”
Harvey committee reports nearly $14K in contributions during first quarter
Committee To Elect Judge Toya T Harvey reported receiving $13,985 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Laws committee reports nearly $48K in contributions during first quarter
Laws for Judge reported receiving $47,550 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Citizens to Elect Judge O'Meara committee reports nearly $8K in contributions during first quarter
Citizens to Elect Judge O'Meara reported receiving $8,430 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Court-appointed federal monitor: Oversight of Cook County hiring practices no longer needed
A court-appointed monitor of Cook County patronage is asking a federal judge to release her from her oversight duties, saying she believes the county’s government has undergone “profound transformation” in its employment practices and has a culture in place to keep politics from unduly influencing who gets county jobs and who doesn’t.
Daughter accuses nursing home Symphony Chicago West of inadequate care for her father
A daughter is suing Symphony of Chicago West, alleging the nursing facility failed to provide appropriate care for her father.
Surviving son accused nursing facility of negligence in mother's death
A son is suing Lexington Health Care Center of Wheeling and physician Howard Axe, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Wife claims husband's sudden death due to misdiagnosis of heart condition
A widow is suing physicians and medical facilities, citing alleged medical malpractice and an alleged violation of the Wrongful Death Act.
Business partners accused of fraud and breach of contract following man's death
The estate of Andrzej Niewolik is suing Niewolik's business partners, citing alleged breach of contract, fraud and unjust enrichment.