News from September 2018
Laws committee reports nearly $0K in contributions during second quarter
Laws for Judge reported receiving $275 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Hagerty committee reports nearly $10K in contributions during second quarter
Hagerty for Judge reported receiving $10,000 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Judge: City Colleges did not disciminate against female professor who made students buy her book
A federal judge has granted judgment to The City Colleges of Chicago in a lawsuit brought by a professor who alleged she was fired because of her gender, but who the school says was terminated, in part, for her decision to require students to buy a book she had edited and published.
Consumers accuse National Gas & Electric of intrusive and unwanted calls
Consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against National Gas & Electric of Texas citing alleged violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) , claiming the company made intrusive and unwanted calls.
Patient blames medical group and doctor for failing to diagnose her hypertension
A patient is claiming she fell comatose and suffered permanent injuries after Advocate Medical Group and a physician allegedly failed to diagnose and treat her hypertension.
Widow sues nursing home, claiming late husband's injuries were result of negligence
A widow is suing Windsor Estates Nursing and Rehabilitation alleging negligence in injuries suffered by her husband before his death in 2016.
Bangers & Lace customer claims he was served drink with lye on rim of glass
A customer is suing Bangers & Lace Chicago claiming he was served a margarita that allegedly had lye on the rim of the glass, permanently injuring him.
Former resident blames assisted living facility for serious infection that leads to leg amputation
A former resident is suing Concord Place Retirement Assisted Living Community and other organizations, claiming negligence after his right leg was partially amputated due to an infected skin ulcer.
LIEFF CABRASER HEIMANN & BERNSTEIN LLP: State Farm Settles Rigged-Judge Auto Parts RICO Fraud Trial for $250 Million
Hale, et al. v. State Farm, No. 3:12-cv-00660 (S.D. Illinois) began over 20 years ago with a class action suit by State Farm insureds alleging State Farm wrongly replaced their post-accident vehicle parts with non-OEM in violation of the terms of their insurance policies.
Resident sues Rosewood Care Center after allegedly falling in his room
A nursing home resident filed a complaint on Sept. 4 in Cook County Circuit Court against Rosewood Care Center of Inverness for an alleged violation of the Nursing Home Care Act.
Nursing home sued after resident allegedly falls twice
A lawsuit has been filed against Alden Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, after a resident allegedly fell twice, suffering serious injuries.
Son blames Southpoint Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for his mother's death
Southpoint Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is facing a lawsuit from a man who claims the nursing facility failed to adequately treat his mother's ulcers, which allegedly contributed to her death in 2016.
Harris committee reports nearly $1K in contributions during second quarter
Committee to Elect Robert Harris Judge reported receiving $650 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Seaton committee reports nearly $1K in contributions during second quarter
Citizens to Elect Judge Debra A Seaton reported receiving $600 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Mackoff committee reports nearly $2K in contributions during second quarter
Elect Judge Mackoff reported receiving $1,500 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Studenroth for Judge committee reports nearly $4K in contributions during second quarter
Studenroth for Judge reported receiving $4,350 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Woman injured in I-90 crash that killed passenger accuses Walmart of improperly installing tire
A motorist is blaming Walmart for a fatal crash that allegedly happened after her vehicle's front tire was changed at Walmart but "deflated and came entirely off the rim," as she drove on Interstate 90, causing two vehicles to slam into her car.
Former employee sues property management firm, alleging discrimination, retaliation
A former employee is suing Laramar Group, a property management firm, citing alleged racial discrimination, retaliation and unpaid commissions.
Doctor sued for allegedly failing to diagnose patient's cancer
A patient is accusing Philip Sweeney M.D., and Digestive Disease Associates Ltd. of medical malpractice for allegedly failing to diagnose his rectal cancer in a timely manner and refer him to a colorectal surgeon.
Consumers sue GM Goldman & Associates, claiming intrusive and unwanted calls
A group of consumers have accused insurance agency GM Goldman & Associates Inc., of improperly placing numerous sales calls to people whose numbers were listed on the Do Not Call registry.