News from January 2019
Son files suit against Walgreens over woman's death, allegedly from fatal drug interactions
A suit filed against a River Grove Walgreens alleges the pharmacy failed to warn a customer of fatal drug interactions between medications she was prescribed.
Patient alleges Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital did not use correct catheter size
A patient of a La Grange hospital alleges he was injured after a surgery because of the facility's negligence.
Woman alleges broken ankle from slip-and-fall on ice, snow at Chicago shopping center
A woman alleges she broke her ankle in a fall at a Chicago shopping mall because of snow and ice in the lot.
Patient alleges Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago doctor failed to correctly diagnose kidney issue
A patient alleges a doctor failed to diagnose her kidney condition.
Class action: Chicago’s pot ordinance fines too high, out of joint with state marijuana law
A woman has lodged a lawsuit saying Chicago’s marijuana ordinance should go up in smoke, because it allegedly violates the Illinois constitution by coming down too hard on those who take a toke, in comparison to what the state imposes.
SALVI SCHOSTOK & PRITCHARD: Successful appeal of jury verdict brings injured veteran a $19.5 million settlement
The Illinois Supreme Court has denied a petition for leave to appeal of a $15.2 million jury verdict awarded to an Iraq War Vet who was seriously injured by a forklift at McCormick Place Convention Center.
MAYER BROWN: Antitrust litigator Daniel Fenske joins Mayer Brown as partner in Chicago
Mayer Brown announced that highly regarded litigator Daniel T. Fenske has joined the firm’s Antitrust & Competition practice as a partner in Chicago. Most recently, Mr. Fenske was a partner at Jenner & Block.
In final days, outgoing IL A/G announces $135M settlement with drugmaker Teva over drug prices
A $135 million settlement with Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. ticks another defendant off the list of 47 drug companies sued by the state of Illinois over alleged inflated drug prices.
Appeals panel: Northwest Community Hospital worker hurt using elliptical can't both get workers' comp and sue
A state appeals panel says a former hospital employee who injured her arm while using workout equipment can't collect both on her workers' comp claim and press a personal injury lawsuit against her employer.
Man alleges he was injured in attack by teens at Logan Square Burger King
A patron of a Chicago Burger King alleges he was injured when he was attacked by teens while attempting to exit the restaurant.
Husband files wrongful death suit against Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers
A man is suing a Cook County hospital over his wife's infection-related death.
Insurance company alleges it has no duty to defend Walmart against pita chip lawsuit
An insurance company is seeking judgment from a court that it has no duty to indemnify Walmart in a suit over pita chips.
Foot First Podiatry patient files suit over alleged injuries after surgeries
A patient has filed suit against two physicians over allegations two surgeries caused injuries to her feet.
Sinai Health System, doctor named in suit over infant's injuries
A Chicago physician and a hospital are alleged to have negligently failed to order appropriate procedures during a labor and delivery, causing injuries to the infant.
Bandas offers 'unconditional surrender' in fight with Edelson over 'professional' class action objections
In the wake of a judge’s order allowing a prominent Chicago class action law firm to dig deeper into the practices Texas-based Bandas Law Firm P.C., which stands accused of acting as “professional” class action settlement objectors, Bandas has offered what it calls “unconditional surrender” in the years-long multi-jurisdictional court fight.
Court activity on January 14: Corp. Cjgun vs Carla Bailiff
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity in the suit brought by Corp. Cjgun against Carla Bailiff on January 14: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed'
Case activity for Bchgranville, LLC vs Gjynet Bullaku on January 14
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Bchgranville, LLC against Gjynet Bullaku on January 14: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed' and 'Summons Issued And Returnable'
Case activity for Bchhoyne, LLC vs Syed Aleem on January 14
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Bchhoyne, LLC against Syed Aleem and Jahan Sarwal on January 14: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed' and 'Summons Issued And Returnable'
Case activity for Bchhoyne, LLC vs Carla Blacher on January 14
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Bchhoyne, LLC against Carla Blacher on January 14: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed' and 'Summons Issued And Returnable'
Case activity for Bchhoyne, LLC vs Moravvej Soghra on January 14
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Bchhoyne, LLC against Moravvej Soghra on January 14: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed' and 'Summons Issued And Returnable'