News from January 2019
MORGAN LEWIS: Morgan Lewis Expands Pro Bono Legal Team with Inaugural Senior Pro Bono Trial Lawyer
Susan, an intellectual property litigator, has dedicated thousands of hours to pro bono service throughout her career.
Appeals panel: Woman wasn't harmed by credit card digits on receipt, can't sue Costco
A Costco customer has failed in her appeal against a lower court's decision dismissing her claim for damages after a warehouse club allegedly printed more than the five digits of her credit card number on a receipt.
Wrongful death suit filed against Lee Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
An estate administrator is seeking damages from a Des Plaines nursing home over a former resident's fall.
Patient alleges Aspide Surgimesh XB caused pain, removal surgery
A patient is suing a microfiber mesh manufacturer and distributor over allegations the product was defectively designed.
Jackson Park Hospital, others named in wrongful death suit over patient's death after caesarean section
A wrongful death suit has been filed against a hospital and several physicians over the 2017 death of a woman after a caesarean section.
Cary man alleges battery purchased at Vapor Place exploded while in pocket
A Cary consumer alleges he was injured when a lithium-ion battery exploded while in his pocket.
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital patient alleges lack of instruction after surgery caused injury
A patient alleges he suffered injury after a surgery because he was not warned to avoid bearing weight on his lower right extremity.
Challenge to Chicago Airbnb rules gets new life - if plaintiffs can prove they're allowed to sue
A group of people challenging the city of Chicago’s Airbnb ordinance may get another chance to press their legal action asserting he two-year-old city rules largely barring them from renting their homes, condos and apartments to visitors through the online sharing site are unconstitutional.
Class action alleges Vallas campaign sent thousands of unsolicited texts
A class action lawsuit has been lodged against Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas, alleging Vallas’ campaign committee violated consumer protection law by sending automated text messages, which urged recipients to cast votes for Vallas.
Case activity for Kazah LLC vs Smith Shardon on January 11
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kazah LLC against Smith Shardon on January 11: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Case Set On Trial Call'
Case activity for Sherita Edwards vs Darrel Clay on January 11
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Sherita Edwards against Darrel Clay on January 11: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable', 'Postcard Generated' and 'Case Set On Trial Call'
Case activity for Orion Management vs Sabrina Butler on January 11
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Orion Management against Sabrina Butler and Tracy McNeal on January 11: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Case Set On Trial Call'
Case activity for Firstkey Homes vs Kelley Martha on January 11
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Firstkey Homes against Kelley Martha and Kelley William on January 11: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed' and 'Summons Issued And Returnable'
Case activity for Samuel L. Sadler vs Javier Amezcua on January 11
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Samuel L. Sadler against Javier Amezcua and Ann Guerrero on January 11: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Case Set On Trial Call'
Case activity for Firstkey Homes vs Jones Robert on January 11
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Firstkey Homes against Jones Robert and Occupants Any on January 11: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Case Set On Trial Call'
Case activity for Firstkey Homes vs Holmes Labriana on January 11
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Firstkey Homes against Holmes Labriana and Occupants Any on January 11: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Case Set On Trial Call'
Case activity for River Edge Condomi vs Davis Khem on January 11
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by River Edge Condomi against Davis Khem on January 11: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Affidavit Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable', 'Electronic Notice Sent' and 'Case Set On Trial Call'
Case activity for Firstkey Homes vs Occupants Any on January 11
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Firstkey Homes against Occupants Any and Kesha Richardson on January 11: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Case Set On Trial Call'
Case activity for Firstkey Homes vs Chester Armani on January 11
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Firstkey Homes against Chester Armani and Clifton August on January 11: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Case Set On Trial Call'
Case activity for Firstkey Homes vs Jarret Clifton on January 11
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Firstkey Homes against Jarret Clifton and Jalisa Jarret on January 11: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Case Set On Trial Call'