News from February 2019
Feb. 13: 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 Feb. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Irc Retail Centers vs Play N Thrive LLC on Feb. 13
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Irc Retail Centers against Play N Thrive LLC on Feb. 13:
Freeborn Growth Fuels Major Trial Successes for Clients in 2018, Further Establishes Firm as Litigation Powerhouse®
Freeborn & Peters LLP is pleased to announce that it heads into 2019 continuing to expand its brand as a Litigation Powerhouse® with major trial victories and growth in litigation capabilities and geographical reach during the past year that rival many Am Law 100 firms in the nation.
BRYAN CAVE: DeBord Wins 2019 ABA Women of Legal Tech Award
Chief Innovation Officer Kathryn DeBord has been selected as a 2019 American Bar Association LTRC Women of Legal Tech award winner.
Woman sues Warren Barr South Loop over relative's care, death
A woman is suing a nursing facility, citing alleged negligent supervision in the care of a relative
Patient claims Renovo Endodontics Studio didn't properly set tooth implant
A Mt. Prospect woman is suing a dental facility, citing alleged professional negligence.
Manor Care of Naperville named in negligent supervision claim for resident's injuries
A woman is suing a nursing home, citing alleged negligent supervision of her relative, now deceased.
KNB Motors loses appeal in customer fraud case over sale of car declared total insurance loss
A state appeals court has rejected the attempt by a used car dealer to undo a judgment entered against it in a consumer fraud case accusing it of selling a car that had been written off as a loss by an insurance company, yet not telling the buyer.
Appeals panel: Sticky questions remain over patent for tech used to produce key ingredient for breeding dairy cows
A federal appeals panel has weighed in on a sticky case that centers on the question of who can corral the market for "sexed" bull semen, and whether a would-be competitor violated a confidentiality agreement in attempting to use trade secrets to horn in on the game of producing dairy cows.
Bandas banishment prompts try to box out other objectors from plagued Pella Windows class action deal
Seizing on a federal judge’s order barring “serial” class action settlement objector Christopher Bandas from further objecting to class action settlements, a group of lawyers seeking to cash in on a sizable settlement in a controversy-plagued class action against Pella Windows have asked a federal judge to box out other objectors from collecting off their deal, because Bandas had been among those objectors.
Feb. 4: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for personal injury cases
The following personal injury-related cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on Feb. 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
GREENBERGTRAURIG: Greenberg Traurig Among Top Trademark Firms in WTR 1000
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was recently nationally and regionally recognized by the World Trademark Review (WTR) in the ninth edition of the WTR 1000.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Four Dinsmore Attorneys Named Top in Trademark Law
Dinsmore IP partners James Dimitrijevs, Lisa Parker Gates, Karen Gaunt and Lynda Roesch have been recognized by World Trademark Review (WTR) in its 2019 edition of WTR 1000, a listing of the standout firms and attorneys in trademark law.
CHUHAK & TECSON: Joseph A. Tecson recognized as the first Asian American commissioner on the Cook County Board
The County Historian for Cook County, in conjunction with the Cook County Board of Commissioners, proudly recognizes Joseph A. Tecson on the 43rd anniversary of his swearing in, February 11, 1976, as the first Asian American commissioner on the Cook County Board.
MAYER BROWN: World Trademark Review 1000 recognizes six Mayer Brown IP partners, awards Hong Kong IP practice top-tier ranking
The 2019 edition of World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 recognized six partners in Mayer Brown’s global Intellectual Property practice and awarded the firm a top-tier ranking in Hong Kong SAR in the Enforcement & Litigation category.
Appeals panel: 'Chiropractic maneuver' claim won't trump member agreement terms in suit vs Capital Fitness
A state appeals panel has closed the door on a woman's attempt to sidestep a clause in her membership agreement, and still sue her fitness club and her personal trainer for a back injury she suffered, claiming the trainer had engaged in an improper "chiropractic maneuver."
Generations at Elmwood Park is named in wrongful death action
An independent estate administrator is suing a long-term care facility, citing alleged violations of the Nursing Home Care Act, Survival Act, and Wrongful Death Act.
Patient and his law firm claim Holy Cross Hospital engaged in tortious interference
A former patient and his law firm are suing a hospital, insurance company and claims processor, citing alleged negligence; intrusion upon seclusion; tortious interference with contract; conversion; and conspiracy to convert personal property.
Man accuses physician, Northwest Podiatry Center of injuring his knee during foot surgery
A patient is suing medical providers, citing alleged negligence.
Advocate Christ Medical Center allegedly enrolled unqualified patient in medical trial
A woman is suing Advocate Christ Medical Center and others medical providers, alleging they enrolled another woman in a medical trial despite her not meeting study criteria.