News from February 2019
Judge pulls plug on class action vs Best Buy over Geek Squad TV repair plans
A federal judge has dismissed a beleaguered class action complaint accusing Best Buy of misrepresenting its Geek Squad product protection plans.
CHUHAK & TECSON: Principal and Naperville councilman Kevin Coyne introduces Senator John Curran to the Naperville Area Leaders Network
Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. principal Kevin M. Coyne will introduce Senator John Curran and provide opening remarks to the Naperville Area Leaders Network (NALN) at 7 p.m. Monday, February 11, at Aurelio’s Pizza in Naperville.
SWANSON MARTIN & BELL LLP: Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Names Six New Partners
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that six associates have been promoted to partner.
BENESCH LAW: Jennifer Stapleton Joins Benesch
As Benesch continues its commitment to recruiting top-notch legal talent from around the nation, the firm is pleased to announce that Jennifer Stapleton has joined the firm as a partner in the Corporate & Securities Practice Group.
FREEBORN & PETERS: Freeborn Welcomes Partner Michael D. Whitty, Expands Trusts and Estates, Family Office Practices
Freeborn & Peters LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of its Trusts and Estates and Family Office practices with the addition of Michael D. Whitty as a Partner.
SCHIFF HARDIN LLP: 2019 Leading Lawyers Lists Recognize 95 Schiff Attorneys
Schiff Hardin LLP is pleased to have 95 attorneys named to the 2019 Leading Lawyers list. Leading Lawyers, a division of Law Bulletin Media, recognizes the top five percent of licensed attorneys in Illinois and Michigan.
MCGUIREWOODS LLP: McGuireWoods’ Matthew Rash Appointed Apple Hospitality REIT General Counsel
McGuireWoods partner Matthew Rash will join firm client Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) in March as senior vice president and general counsel.
LOCKE LORD LLP: Locke Lord Re-Elects Chair, Vice Chairs; New Co-Chair of Board of Directors; Several New Members to Executive Committee and Board
Locke Lord’s Executive Committee has re-elected David Taylor (Houston) as Chair of the Firm and Jennifer Kenedy (Chicago), Bill Swanstrom (Houston) and Thomas Yoxall(Dallas) as Vice Chairs of its Executive Committee.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore Adds 9 Lateral Attorneys Across 5 Offices
Beginning 2019 with continued strategic growth, Dinsmore welcomes nine lateral attorneys who join the firm in its Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Louisville offices.
For-profit hockey rink operator Black Bear sues AHAI over non-profit sponsor rules, alleges antitrust
A hockey rink operator is suing an Illinois amateur hockey governing body, claiming the Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois is improperly trying to block it out of the market.
Patient claims physician penetrated his aorta during hernia repair surgery
A man is suing physicians, claiming they penetrated his aorta during surgery.
Lawsuit claims Veracare Brentwood failed to properly care for woman with tracheostomy tube
A man is suing Veracare Burbank, a long-term nursing care facility, citing alleged negligence and wrongful death.
Woman claims Elmwood Park Rehab failed to help spouse, contributing to his death
An executor of the estate of Gregory W. Lietzau is suing Generations at Elmwood Park, citing alleged violations of the Illinois Survival Statute and Nursing Home Care Act.
Patient claims hospital, others misdiagnosed ruptured knee tendon as sprain, despite weeks without improvement
A patient is suing Amita Health Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center and others for allegedly incorrectly diagnosing his knee injury.
Resident accuses Berkshire Nursing & Rehab Center over falls, broken back
A resident is suing Aperion Care Forest Park, citing alleged negligence and violation of the Nursing Home Care Act.
Injured printing press operator accuses Alwan Printing of retaliatory discharge
A printing press operator is suing his employer, Alwan Printing for alleged retaliatory discharge.
Tenant sues Manage Chicago Investments following fall on porch steps
A tenant is suing a landlord and property managers after she allegedly fell down her front porch steps.
Forklift operator sue manufacturer, says forklift's fail-safe failed, resulting in severed leg
A forklift operator is suing a forklift trucks manufacturer, citing alleged negligence and product liability.
Calif. federal judge OKs Cook County request to return suit vs Facebook over Trump election to Cook courts
A California federal judge has ruled a lawsuit by Cook County against Facebook, which alleges the social media giant let user data be mined to aid President Donald Trump’s election campaign, should be returned from federal jurisdiction to Cook County Circuit Court, saying the suit was filed on behalf of Illinois and belongs in state court.
Contentious Del Galdo divorce case leads to court fight over Cicero town attorney's funding, political ties
A contentious divorce case involving a lawyer who represents the town of Cicero and a host of other local governments in Chicago’s suburbs has produced a pitched courtroom battle over his estranged wife’s efforts to reveal who pays him, how much he earns and the depth of his purported links to Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and other prominent Democratic lawmakers, and other influential figures in Illinois government.