News from September 2018
Gerber committee reports nearly $56K in contributions during first quarter
Elect Judge Mike Gerber reported receiving $56,415.14 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Leeming committee reports nearly $17K in contributions during first quarter
Committee to Help Elect Timothy John Leeming Cook County Judge reported receiving $17,222.77 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Jackson Park Supportive Living Facility, University of Chicago Medical Center accused of wrongful death
Jackson Park Supportive Living Facility, the University of Chicago Medical Center and Glenshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre are being sued over the death of a patient who allegedly had stayed at each of the facilities in 2016.
Swanagan committee reports nearly $45K in contributions during first quarter
Friends of Judge Swanagan reported receiving $44,700.34 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Horan committee reports nearly $9K in contributions during first quarter
Citizens for Judge Cecilia Horan reported receiving $9,056 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Nowinski committee reports nearly $0K in contributions during first quarter
Nowinski for Judge reported receiving $250 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Appeals panel tosses Thrivent's attempts to shut down Illinois Securities Dept. investigation
A state appeals panel has dealt a setback to Thrivent Investment Management's efforts to thwart a state investigation into the company's activities.
Class action lawsuit claims Fedloan Servicing failed to credit student loan payments promptly
A former law student has filed a class action lawsuit against FedLoan Servicing, citing alleged interference with contract and fraud.
Son claims his mother died because of untreated E. coli
A son is suing his late mother's physician and the University of Illinois-Chicago Medical Center (UIC) physicians, claiming they failed to treat a diagnosed infection with antibiotics, which allegedly led to her death.
‘It’s not really cut-and-dried’: Few legal avenues to force private nonprofits to change the way they govern
Throughout Illinois, disputes among members of nonprofit organizations can leave members feeling frustrated and wondering where to turn. But in reality, experts in non-profit law say, there are few outside legal remedies available to them. The best bets? Evoke change from the inside, or bring in a parent organization to restore order.
Chase to pay $19M to settle black financial advisors' suit alleging denied opportunities; lawyers to claim $5.5M
JP Morgan Chase Bank has agreed to pay more than $19.5 million to settle a class action suit brought in Chicago federal court by several of its employees, who alleged the banking giant assigned its black and African-American financial advisors to less profitable locations and denied them other opportunities to get ahead, because of their race.
Agrawal committee reports nearly $15K in contributions during first quarter
Friends to Elect Rishi Agrawal for Judge reported receiving $15,052 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Quish committee reports nearly $30K in contributions during first quarter
Citizens for Judge Clare Joyce Quish reported receiving $30,350 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Kelly committee reports nearly $137K in contributions during first quarter
Committee to Elect Sean Kelly Judge reported receiving $136,500 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Judges nix consumer antitrust vs steelmakers; Production chain too complex to undergird sprawling class action
While noting the plaintiffs had presented statements which could indicate price-fixing activity, a federal appeals panel has refused to melt down a lower court’s decision to slice up a potentially massive class action lawsuit accusing U.S. steelmakers of conspiring to jack up prices for raw steel.
Judge OKs $6.6M deal to end class action vs CHA over tenant utility fees; lawyers get $1.3M
A federal judge has signed off on a $6 million deal to end a class action accusing the Chicago Housing Authority of improperly estimating utility fees.
CTA sued over intoxicated passenger's death after being left on bus in terminal
A surviving relative is suing the Chicago Transit Authority, alleging employees did not do enough to prevent an intoxicated passenger's injuries
Roesch Ford sues ex-lawyers, says offered bad advice on pension payments, owe $100K
CHICAGO — Clients are suing several Chicago attorneys and law firms, seeking more than $100,000 in damages for alleged breach of duty.
Veteran Chicago cop accuses physician of false allegations of prescription drug abuse
An 18-year veteran Chicago Police officer has accused a physician of making false allegations that he was abusing prescription drugs, affecting his professional and personal reputation.
Investors accuse LJM Partners of fraud in management of 'Preservation and Growth Fund'
Investors have filed a class action lawsuit against LJM Partners Ltd., citing alleged breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and gross negligence.