News from 2018
Judge: Deal requiring 14 percent cut for Lake Geneva home architects same as exact price; Arbitration OK
A federal court in Chicago has upheld a ruling that a dispute between a Lake Geneva, Wis., man and a group of architects over compensation for a home construction project is subject to arbitration, as the judge said the contract's provision granting the architects a percentage cut of the total project price was the same as specifying an exact amount of money due.
Class action: ConAgra 'reinterpretation' of retirement plans for recently terminated workers illegal
ConAgra faces a class action from former employees saying the company carried out an illegal “reinterpretation” of their retirement plan to deny millions of dollars in benefits.
Appeals panel: Retired CTA bus driver can continue lawsuit over retirement health care deductions
An Illinois appeals court has refueled a retired Chicago bus driver’s suit against the Chicago Transit Authority’s retirement and health care plans, saying a Cook County judge was wrong to rule the retiree’s benefits were determined by a union contract that took effect the day after the man retired.
U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS: Kendall County Real Estate Professional Charged with Operating $23 Million Ponzi Scheme
A Kendall County real estate professional has been indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly orchestrating a $23 million Ponzi scheme.
GREENBERG & TRAURIG: Greenberg Traurig to be Honored at M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP will receive the “Refinancing Deal of the Year” honor at the M&A Advisor’s 13th Annual Turnaround Awards Gala for the firm’s role in the restructuring of the Lombard Public Facilities Corporation (LPFC).
FREEBORN & PETERS: Freeborn Included in Vault’s 2019 Top 150 Under 150
Freeborn & Peters LLP is pleased to announce that the firm is listed in Vault’s 2019 Top 150 Under 150.
Wrongful death suit filed against physicians, Rush University Medical Center
An estate administrator has filed a wrongful death suit against two physicians and a medical center.
Lawsuit accuses surveyors of failing to turn alarm back on, allowing house to be looted
The owners of a residential property in Chicago allege the property was looted after an Oak Forest surveying company failed to reengage the alarm.
Polekatz strip club alleges county illegally demanding amusement taxes for lap dances
A strip club in Bridgeview is seeking a court's order regarding what it alleges is an excessive assessment of amusement taxes on lap dances.
Widow of man killed in Boeing 737 crash in Java Sea files suit against Boeing
Chicago's Boeing Co. is being sued by a resident of Indonesia over her husband's death in a plane crash in the Java Sea in October.
Worker alleges chemicals on floor of DeLaval Manufacturing facility caused burns
An independent contractor alleges he was injured while working at a Des Plaines facility when he stepped into chemicals spilled on the floor.
Wright Medical Technology hip device allegedly released levels of cobalt into man's body
An Illinois man alleges a medical device released dangerous levels of cobalt into his body.
DRINKER BIDDLE: Drinker Biddle Recognized For Innovation in Fall Diversity in Law Hackathon
Andy Kassner, Drinker Biddle Chairman and CEO, took part in Diversity Lab’s Fall Diversity in Law Hackathon and his team won second place among the 10 participating teams.
Case activity for United Equitable vs Lacey Michael on December 24
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by United Equitable against Lacey Michael on December 24: 'Personal Injury(motor Vehicle) Subrogation Complaint Filed' and 'Summons Issued And Returnable'
Case activity for Portfolio Recovery vs Scott A. Thomson on December 24
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Portfolio Recovery against Scott A. Thomson on December 24: 'Contract Complaint Filed', 'Affidavit As To Military Service Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Notice Of Filing Filed'
Case activity for Auto Club Insurance vs Mark Quesada on December 24
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Auto Club Insurance against Mark Quesada on December 24: 'Personal Injury(motor Vehicle) Subrogation Complaint Filed' and 'Summons Issued And Returnable'
Case activity for United Equitable vs Shuford Truecharle on December 24
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by United Equitable against Shuford Truecharle on December 24: 'Personal Injury(motor Vehicle) Subrogation Complaint Filed' and 'Summons Issued And Returnable'
Case activity for Capital One Bank vs McHenry Curran A on December 24
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Capital One Bank against McHenry Curran A on December 24: 'Contract Complaint Filed', 'Affidavit As To Military Service Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Notice Of Filing Filed'
Case activity for Portfolio Recovery vs Jon P. Crook on December 24
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Portfolio Recovery against Jon P. Crook on December 24: 'Contract Complaint Filed', 'Affidavit As To Military Service Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Notice Of Filing Filed'
Case activity for Portfolio Recovery vs Toni E. Kuylen on December 24
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Portfolio Recovery against Toni E. Kuylen on December 24: 'Contract Complaint Filed', 'Affidavit As To Military Service Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Notice Of Filing Filed'