News from September 2018
Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church accuses CEDA of wrongly denying appeal of site suspension
Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church is suing a community action agency, citing alleged breach of contract.
Surviving relative claims nursing home resident suffered from pressure sores
Chicagoland Methodist Senior Services and Wesley Place are accused of failing to adequately care for a nursing home resident who developed pressure sores.
Appeals panel: Parents can sue paint makers for kids' lead screening costs, even though covered by Medicaid
A Chicago appellate court has overturned a lower court’s dismissal of a class action by parents who wanted paint companies to pay for mandatory tests of their children to see if the children had lead in their blood, finding the parents still hold the right to sue the companies, even though Medicaid footed the bill.
Perkins committee reports nearly $35K in contributions during first quarter
Citizens to Elect Judge Marian Emily Perkins reported receiving $34,500 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Molitor committee reports nearly $11K in contributions during first quarter
Molitor for Judge reported receiving $11,050 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Marshall committee reports nearly $34K in contributions during first quarter
The Friends of Jenetia Marshall for Judge reported receiving $33,750 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Ciaccia-Lezza committee reports nearly $34K in contributions during first quarter
Lezza for Judge reported receiving $34,400 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Village at Victory Lakes sued after resident's death at long-term care facility
The Village at Victory Lakes is being blamed in the death of a patient in its assisted living unit at the long-term care facility.
Judge backs recused judge's decision to OK loan officers' wage class action vs American Bank & Trust
A federal judge has confirmed another recused judge's decision earlier this spring to refuse to end a class action brought by a group of bank loan officers, who accused their employer, American Bank and Trust, of shorting them wages and commissions.
Investors' lawsuit accuses Harvey, Cook County of underpaying millions owed on bonds for city projects
Bondholders have filed a lawsuit against the city of Harvey, as well as municipal and county officials, saying the city has fallen $2.5 million behind in repaying bonds issued in 2007 and blaming an inadequate tax collection rate for the problem.
Judge: Settlement talks begun in mass action vs Abbvie, others over Androgel, testosterone drugs
A federal judge has put a hold on any further proceedings in the massive, years-long nationwide legal action against Abbvie and other makers of so-called testosterone replacement therapy drugs, saying he wants to give both sides time to complete a potential settlement drug to permanently end the litigation.
Frausto-Sandoval committee reports nearly $20K in contributions during first quarter
Frausto-Sandoval for Judge reported receiving $20,019.64 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Chupack committee reports nearly $11K in contributions during first quarter
Chupack for Judge reported receiving $10,944.34 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Guardians of adult with disabilities sue sheltered care facility alleging negligence in fall
Guardians of a disabled adult are suing sheltered care facility Arden Courts of Glen Ellyn, HCR Manorcare Inc. and a nurse, claiming negligence in the care of a resident who allegedly fell at the facility.
Widow blames Aperion Care Forest Park for husband's death
A widow is suing Aperion Care Forest Park, a nursing home, citing alleged violation of the Nursing Home Care Act, negligence and wrongful death.
Main Credit sues Ballard Respiratory for more than $350,000
Main Credit Corp., a commercial finance company, is suing Ballard Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center, a Niles-based nursing facility, citing alleged breach of contract and past due payments.
Finance company sues nursing home for alleged breach of contract
A finance company is suing Glen Saint Andrew Living Community citing alleged breach of contract.
GREENBURG & TRAURIG: Alejandra Garcia Earley Joins Greenberg Traurig's Corporate Practice in Chicago
Alejandra Garcia Earley has joined the Chicago office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP as of counsel in the Corporate Practice, where she will be part of the Institutional Private Placement Finance Team.
BENESCH FRIEDLANDER COPLAN & ARONOFF: Benesch Continues Expansion of Chicago Practice with Two New Attorney Hires
As Benesch continues to honor its commitment to recruiting top-notch legal talent in the city, the firm’s fast-growing Chicago office is pleased to announce the hires of Justin Dykstra and Lally A. Gartel
Rice-Akiwowo committee reports nearly $15K in contributions during first quarter
Citizens to Elect Ashonta Rice-Akiwowo Judge reported receiving $15,140 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.