News from January 2019
TRESSLER LLP: Gabriel Alvarado Joins Tressler's HOA Practice Group
We are proud to welcome Gabriel Alvarado as a new associate in Tressler’s HOA/Condominium & Common Interest Community Association Law practice.
Construction Systems strikes out on malpractice claim vs Thompson Coburn over $1.3M condo project lien
A state appeals panel has determined a Cook County judge was right to end a legal malpractice claim in which a construction company said its lawyers caused them to lose $1 million by not perfecting their lien on a Chicago condominium development.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Madigan: $135 million settlement to benefit state of Illinois
Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced she has recovered $135 million for the state of Illinois in a settlement with Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. that resolves allegations the drug company inflated the wholesale prices used in setting the rates for Medicaid reimbursements.
Woman alleges Bellwood doctor failed to order appropriate tests before son's death
A woman has filed a suit against a Bellwood physician over her son's 2014 death.
MacNeal Hospital patient alleges he developed pressure ulcer during recovery from surgery
A former patient of a Berwyn hospital alleges negligent care caused him to develop a pressure ulcer during his hospitalization.
Northlake woman alleges she was improperly treated by Leyden Fire Protection District paramedics
A Northlake resident alleges emergency medical personnel dispatched to her house in response to a 911 call failed to competently treat her.
Appeals panel: Palos developer's heirs waited too long to sue Kovitz, FGMK for helping siblings' alleged scheme
An Illinois appellate court found seven siblings involved in an intense family dispute over their mother’s estate are time barred from suing accountants and attorneys they claim helped to deny them their millions of dollars.
Appeals court: State agency didn't retaliate against woman who posted fliers complaining about staff parking
A state appeals panel has backed a county judge's decision pulling the plug on a lawsuit brought by a state employee who alleged she was retaliated against after posting fliers complaining of the handling of employee parking policies.
Amicus briefs touting, opposing Obama Center Jackson Park plan stoke court fight
With the fate of the legal challenge to the Obama Presidential Center's Jackson Park proposal at stake, scholars and others have field briefs, either lauding the benefits of the museum plan, or arguing the project demands more scrutiny, particularly given the cozy relationship between Obama and Chicago city officials, including Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
Case activity for Mobile Management vs Miller Robert on January 15
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Mobile Management against Miller Robert and Occupants Any on January 15: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Case Set On Trial Call'
Case activity for Letts Property Man vs Occupants Any on January 15
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Letts Property Man against Occupants Any and Williams Shenise on January 15: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Case Set On Trial Call'
Case activity for Devdiya, LLC vs Brown Bryant on January 15
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Devdiya, LLC against Brown Bryant and Letitia Brown on January 15: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Case Set On Trial Call'
Case activity for Ali Liaqat vs King Patricia on January 15
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Ali Liaqat against King Patricia on January 15: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Affidavit Filed' and 'Summons Issued And Returnable'
Case activity for Ethel Sanders vs Durr Zondra on January 15
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Ethel Sanders against Durr Zondra on January 15: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed' and 'Summons Issued And Returnable'
Case activity for Righteous Works vs Collins Anthony on January 15
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Righteous Works against Collins Anthony on January 15: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Exhibits Filed' and 'Summons Issued And Returnable'
Case activity for North Eastwood Sho vs Argaw Yodit on January 15
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by North Eastwood Sho against Argaw Yodit and Getahun Alemeseged on January 15: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed' and 'Summons Issued And Returnable'
Case activity for Village Green Hold vs Elbert Hatley on January 15
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Village Green Hold against Elbert Hatley on January 15: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed' and 'Summons Issued And Returnable'
Case activity for Westgate Valley vs Reliant Asset Corp on January 15
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Westgate Valley against Reliant Asset Corp on January 15: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Affidavit As To Military Service Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Case Set On Trial Call'
Case activity for Manor Homes of Cha vs Kapil Arora on January 15
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Manor Homes of Cha against Kapil Arora and Kanika Khullar on January 15: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Affidavit As To Military Service Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Case Set On Trial Call'
Case activity for Palos Landings Tow vs West Jennifer on January 15
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Palos Landings Tow against West Jennifer on January 15: 'Joint Action Complaint Filed', 'Certificate Filed', 'Exhibits Filed', 'Summons Issued And Returnable' and 'Case Set On Trial Call'