News from January 2019
MAYER BROWN: Leading derivatives and fintech attorney Matthew Kluchenek joins Mayer Brown
Mayer Brown announced that leading derivatives and fintech attorney Matthew Kluchenek has joined the firm as a partner.
Chicago Heights wins new chance to sue insurers to cover settlement for man exonerated of murder charge
Chicago Heights has another chance at getting a pair of insurance companies to foot the bill for a portion of a settlement to a man who was wrongfully convicted of a 1993 murder.
Patient files suit against Kindred Chicago Lakeshore, others over alleged improper placement of tube
A Buckingham resident alleges he needed a second surgery to correct the improper placement of a feeding tube.
Family says Lee Manor Rehab and Nursing Center didn't prevent woman from falling, breaking neck
A woman's family is suing a nursing care facility, claiming wrongful death.
Advocate Christ Medical Center, others, sued over man's death, alleged neglect
An independent administrator of the estate of Shaun Bass is suing an Oak Lawn hospital and others, over alleged maltreatment of her relative.
Lawsuit accuses Wentworth Rehab of allowing patient to fall, contributing to his death
A woman is suing Wentworth Rehabilitation and Health Care Center Inc. and Alden Management Services, long-term care facility, citing alleged negligence.
Lawsuit accuses Jack Phelan Chevy of underpaying sales personnel, conducting commission 'scheme'
A Chevrolet dealership is facing a wage and compensation lawsuit for allegedly underpaying its workers.
Class action OK'd vs volleyball program run by coach Rick Butler, accused of sex abuse of teen girls
A Chicago federal judge has given the green light to a potential multimillion-dollar class action against an Aurora volleyball coach and his club volleyball program, which alleges the club failed to protect its athletes from the coach, who has been accused of raping and sexually abusing underaged players.
Seventh Circuit: Markham church should be allowed to sue city over conditional zoning permit rules
A federal appeals panel says a federal judge took the wrong angle in a zoning dispute between a church and suburban Markham, finding the judge should have allowed the small church to press its claims the city’s zoning regulations for churches are illegal.
K&L GATES: K&L Gates Bolsters Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Intellectual Property Practices with Addition of Four-Lawyer Chicago Team
Global law firm K&L Gates LLP has strengthened its data privacy, intellectual property/technology transactions, and cybersecurity practices through the addition of a team of lawyers in its Chicago office.
POLSINELLI PAC: Polsinelli Adds Health Care Attorney in Chicago, Continues Growth
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli welcomes Shareholder Jeanna Palmer Gunville to its national Health Care Department.
FREEBORN & PETERS: Freeborn Elects Joseph L. Fogel as Co-Managing Partner
Freeborn & Peters LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has elected Joseph L. Fogel as its new Co-Managing Partner, effective.
MCGUIREWOODS: McGuireWoods’ Holly Buckley Named to ‘Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A’ List
McGuireWoods Chicago partner Holly Buckley is among 36 women honored nationally on Mergers & Acquisitions “2019 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A” list recognizing top dealmakers whose work and leadership shape the market.
BARACK FERRAZZANO: 2018: A Year of Outstanding Pro Bono Victories
As we enter 2019, Barack Ferrazzano celebrates another successful year of pro bono partnership with the National Immigrant Justice Center ("NIJC").
BARACK FERRAZZANO: #1 Midwest / #3 in the U.S.
In 2018, we represented clients in 17 bank and thrift merger and acquisition transactions across the country, with a total deal value of approximately $1.1 billion — making us #1 in the Midwest and #3 in the U.S. according to S&P Global Market Intelligence (by announced bank and thrift M&A transactions.)
Bed Bath & Beyond asst managers to get $1,750 each in $8.5M OT pay class action deal; attorneys ask $2.3M
Lawyers are ready to put to sleep a class action suit by assistant managers at Bed Bath & Beyond stores against the national retail chain, which gives $2.3 million to plaintiffs’ counsel and about $1,750 to each class member, in a suit that alleged the company shorted the managers out of overtime pay.
Case activity for University of Wisc vs Carmelita Douglas on Jan. 18
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by University of Wisc against Carmelita Douglas on Jan. 18:
Court activity on Jan. 18: Portfolio Recovery vs Adams Toni
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity in the suit brought by Portfolio Recovery against Adams Toni on Jan. 18: 'Contract Complaint Filed'
Case activity for Cavalry Spv I vs Baskerville Turkes on Jan. 18
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Cavalry Spv I against Baskerville Turkes on Jan. 18:
Case activity for Harlem & Milwaukee vs Pjm Management LLC on Jan. 18
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Harlem & Milwaukee against Pjm Management LLC on Jan. 18: