News from February 2019
Class action: Fortnite makers didn't protect users' accounts, payment info from hackers in late 2018
The makers of the Fortnite video game have been hit with a class action lawsuit, alleging they allowed a security breach to remain in place for at least two months, which allowed their users’ in-game identities to be hijacked and expose their real-life personal and financial information.
Ryder Integrated Logistics is named in class action suit alleging BIPA violation
An employee has filed a class action lawsuit against freight transport company Ryder, claiming they violated their workers' rights under an Illinois biometrics privacy law.
Widow: DuPage Medical Group doctors missed husband's lung problems, continue chemotherapy
A widow is suing Dupage Medical Group, and others, alleging doctors and others associated with the medical practice misdiagnosed her husband's conditions, leading to his death.
Woman claims Mayfield Care Center failed to provide adequate care, leading to her mother's death
A woman is suing Mayfield Health Center, alleging the long-term care facility improperly cared for her mother, contributing to her mother's death.
Justice Dept: Class action deal should crumble; Serves only to pay lawyers, promote Lenny & Larry's cookies
The federal government has asked a federal judge to crumble a deal to end a false labeling class action lawsuit against Lenny & Larry’s, the makers of high-protein cookies, saying the settlement is far too lopsided, as it leaves attorneys with more than $1 million and consumers with perhaps a few crumbs, should they be lucky enough to land a cut of $3 million worth of free cookies.
Feb. 20: 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 Feb. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Rodrigo Falcon vs Festival Motors on Feb. 20
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Rodrigo Falcon against Festival Motors and Luis Noriega on Feb. 20:
Case activity for Robinson Veronica vs Bradley Esparza on Feb. 20
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Robinson Veronica against Bradley Esparza on Feb. 20:
Case activity for Marques Knight vs Keri Colette on Feb. 20
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Marques Knight against Keri Colette on Feb. 20:
Case activity for Wynne Sr. Bryant vs Oloye Olushola on Feb. 20
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Wynne Sr. Bryant and Laquita Larry against Oloye Olushola on Feb. 20:
Circuit Court of Cook County: Actions Taken on Feb. 20
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity on Feb. 20 in the suits below:
Case activity for Gwendolyn Sykes vs Reyes Joaquin on Feb. 20
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Gwendolyn Sykes and Keisha Burton against Reyes Joaquin on Feb. 20:
Feb. 20: 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. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Randolph Lamichael vs Tiesha Clayton on Feb. 20
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Randolph Lamichael and Abigail Alexis against Tiesha Clayton and Cook-Dupage Transp on Feb. 20:
Case activity for Gll Bvk West Adams vs 550 W. Adams Halst on Feb. 20
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Gll Bvk West Adams against 550 W. Adams Halst on Feb. 20:
Feb. 20: 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. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Appeals panel: Wisconsin town's ban on inflatable "Scabby the Rat" didn't violate First Amendment
A federal appeals court says a Wisconsin town didn't violate the First Amendment when it barred a union from protesting with a giant inflatable rat.
Employees sue DaBecca Natural Foods for alleged violation of Illinois biometrics privacy law
Employees have filed a class action lawsuit against DaBecca Natural Foods Inc., citing alleged violation of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.
Dentist claims Bright Dental Care classified him as independent contractor, shorted him pay
A dentist is suing Bright Dental Care, citing alleged breach of contract and violations of the Illinois Wage Payment And Collection Act.
Plaintiff accuses Generations at Regency of negligent care following his mother's death
A man is suing Generations at Regency LLC, citing an alleged violation of the Nursing Home Care Act, common law negligence and wrongful death, stemming from the death of his mother.