News from April 2019
Institute for Justice class action: Chicago car impound system unconstitutional 'racket'
The city of Chicago has been hauled into court over its towing and vehicle impoundment practices, accused of forcing “even innocent (car) owners” to navigate a “labyrinthine” system that particularly hammers those who can least afford it and can illegally cost "innocent owners" tens of thousands of dollars or even their cars.
BENESCH FRIEDLANDER COPLAN: Benesch Ranked in Chambers 2019
Benesch is pleased to announce that 24 attorneys and 9 practice areas have been recognized by Chambers & Partners in Chambers USA 2019.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF ILLINOIS: Suburban Tax Professional Guilty of Preparing and Filing More Than 160 Fraudulent Tax Returns
A suburban tax professional has pleaded guilty to preparing and filing more than 160 fraudulent tax returns in an attempt to bilk the Internal Revenue Service out of at least $550,000.
Lawyer: Illinois businesses should take steps to limit BIPA liability after reform legislation fails
Businesses in Illinois should be taking steps to protect themselves against class action lawsuits after the Illinois state Senate missed a deadline to amend a state biometrics privacy law, a labor and employment attorney said.
Appeals panel decides Chicago surgical center wanted malpractice trial, can't sue insurer for $1.3M
A Chicago federal appeals court says a Chicago surgical center is just as responsible as its insurer for the decision to take a medical malpractice case to trial rather than settle, meaning it can't now sue the insurer over the decision, which cost the surgical center $1.3 million.
Case activity for Andigo Credit Unio vs Kaushik Dinavahi on April 26
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Andigo Credit Unio against Kaushik Dinavahi on April 26:
Circuit Court of Cook County: Actions Taken on April 22
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity on April 22 in the suits below:
April 22: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for contract cases
The following contract-related cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on April 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 22: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for personal injury(motor vehicle) cases
The following personal injury(motor vehicle)-related cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on April 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 22: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for joint action cases
The following joint action-related cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on April 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
FREEBORN & PETERS: Chambers USA 2019 Highly Ranks Freeborn Insurance and Reinsurance Practice and Partners
Freeborn & Peters LLP is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has ranked the firm’s Reinsurance practice for the first time and five Freeborn insurance and reinsurance Partners in its 2019 legal industry guide.
April 22: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for personal injury(motor vehicle) subrogation cases
The following personal injury(motor vehicle) subrogation-related cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on April 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Sunrise Properties vs Cortez Sandra Jara on April 26
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Sunrise Properties against Cortez Sandra Jara and Masa Management on April 26:
FREEBORN & PETERS: Chambers USA 2019 Highly Ranks Freeborn Environment and Energy Law Attorneys in Illinois
Freeborn & Peters LLP is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has ranked the Co-Leaders of the firm’s Environment and Energy Law Practice Group.
Chicago couple says Chicago Tenants Rights lawyers mishandled $3,400 deposit suit, owe $86K in fees
A Chicago couple has asked a Cook County judge to order the Chicago Tenants Rights Law firm to pay more than $86,000, accusing the firm of mishandling their case against a landlord over a $3,400 security deposit and leaving the couple on the hook for tens of thousands of dollars in attorney fees.
Appeals panel: Widow doesn't get to collect $60K insurance for man who hanged himself while masturbating
The widow of a man who died when he allegedly accidentally hanged himself when an apparent act of autoerotic asphyxiation went wrong, should not be able to collect an additional $60,000 in insurance coverage from his death, a federal appeals panel has ruled.
Federal court grants default judgment against 'prophet' who's made millions from millions of robocalls
A federal judge has entered a default judgment against a self-identified "prophet" who is accused of profiting mightily from his use of robocalls, in violation of federal telecommunications laws.
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Foley Ranks 48th on 2019 Am Law 100
Foley & Lardner jumped up six spots on this year’s Am Law 100.
Case activity for Santos III Adrian vs Monterrey Security on April 25
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Santos III Adrian against Monterrey Security on April 25:
Case activity for Manor Care of Elk vs Camille Eccker on April 25
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Manor Care of Elk against Camille Eccker on April 25: