News from September 2018
Appeals panel undoes $4.6M verdict for man who claimed contracted cancer from asbestos in welding rods
A state appeals panel has overturned a $4.6 million judgment in favor of a man who said he contracted mesothelioma by inhaling asbestos fibers while working near welding rods.
Nursing home resident allegedly was given high dose of anti-psychotic drug, became unresponsive
A woman is suing Generations at Regency, S.I.R. Management and Generations Network, alleging a relative was given a high dose of the drug Risperdal while in the defendants' care, causing her to become unresponsive.
Nursing home accused of trying to conceal the facts of a resident's fall out of bed
A nursing home is accused of trying to hide the facts of a resident's fall out of bed, as she allegedly was being repositioned by staff.
Northstar Anesthesia claims Metrosouth Medical Center owes $1.25M for contracted services
An anesthesiology services company is suing Blue Island Hospital Co., doing business as Metrosouth Medical Center, citing alleged breach of contract.
Class action accuses KeyMe of retaining customers' biometric info without permission
A class action lawsuit has been filed against KeyMe Inc. for allegedly retaining the biometric information of customers without their consent.
Father of slain Joliet toddler Sema'j Crosby sues Children's Home & Aid Society over child's death
The father of a 17-month-old found dead under a couch in Joliet in 2017 is suing social aid agency Children's Home & Aid Society of Illinois and the child's mother over the child's death.
Lawsuit: Bristol-Myers Squibb failed to disclose Abilify can cause compulsive behavior
A group of Illinois residents are suing Bristol-Myers Squibb for allegedly failing to disclose to consumers that the prescription drug Abilify allegedly can cause compulsive behaviors.
Chicago horse carriage vendors: Animal welfare activists conspired to defame, harm business
The owners of Chicago’s three licensed horse-drawn carriage companies have rolled out a lawsuit against a group of animal welfare activists, who the vendors accuse of conspiring to disrupt their businesses and smear their reputations.
Cook County judge convicted of bank fraud resigns, after federal judge refuses new trial
A Cook County judge convicted of bank fraud has resigned her position, after a Chicago federal judge refused her requests to overturn the conviction and give her a new trial.
GlaxoSmithKline, Walgreen accused of negligence for allegedly selling Paxil to pregnant women
A group of mothers are suing GlaxoSmithKline, which manufactured the antidepressant drug Paxil, and Walgreen Co., citing alleged strict liability.
Steffen committee reports $442 in contributions during second quarter
Steffen for Judge reported receiving $442.55 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Salajanu committee reports nearly $3K in contributions during second quarter
Ioana Salajanu for Judge reported receiving $2,528.37 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Jackson committee reports nearly $0K in contributions during second quarter
Committee to Elect D Renee Jackson Judge reported receiving $334.96 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Daughter blames South Suburban Rehab Center for mother's fall and death
A woman is suing South Suburban Rehabilitation Center, blaming the nursing home for her mother's fall and death.
Judge slashes ‘grossly excessive’ attorney’s fees in class action settlement
A federal judge gave a blistering condemnation of Chicago class action attorney Joseph Siprut’s request for fees in a settlement in which he had requested more than $2 million for obtaining class members settlements around $95 each.
Village of Franklin Park accuses O'Hare Wallypark of operating an illegal parking lot
The village of Franklin Park is suing O'Hare Wallypark and Avistar Parking Inc. for allegedly running an illegal parking facility.
Former Ditto Trade CEO sues ex-lawyers, accuses them of mishandling motions to contest sanctions
The former CEO of DItto Holdings is suing his former lawyers at the Ricci Law Firm, citing alleged negligence.
United Airlines sued for inflicting "traumatic stress" after emergency landing
Passengers are suing United Airlines Inc. and CommutAir, claiming they were traumatized when the plane they were traveling in had to make an emergency landing.
City of Chicago sued over Freedom of Information request involving alleged racist Water Dept. emails
A law firm is suing the city of Chicago, citing an alleged violation of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) involving emails containing alleged racist content.
Patron claims security guard assaulted him at Underground Night Club
A patron is suing the Underground Night Club, alleging an intoxicated security guard assaulted him.