News from January 2019
Appellate court affirms dismissal of amended lawsuit over cyclist's death on Aurora bike trail
A state appeals court has declined to revive the fifth try at a lawsuit filed over the 2015 death of a Des Plaines woman who died while bicycling on an Aurora bike trail.
Class action: Chicago should pay up for red-light camera tickets from 2003-2010, too, not just 2010-2015
Less than a year since Chicago City Hall inked a settlement to end a class action over defective red-light and speeding camera ticket notices sent from 2010-2015, a new class action has landed in Cook County court demanding the city be made to pay out for similar notices delivered to others who got red light camera tickets in earlier years.
IL Supreme Court: Court order tops FOIA in dispute over Daley grand jury materials
In finding a government watchdog group can’t get access to grand jury materials involving former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley in the manslaughter case against the mayor’s nephew, the Illinois Supreme Court has declared a court order to seal grand jury documents will trump the state’s Freedom of Information Act.
Appeals court: Illinois authorities have final say in action over dumping of acid in spent wells
Two Colorado energy producers whose dumping of acidic waste into wells in Illinois has been turned back by multiple state courts can't expect federal courts to take up their cause, a federal appeals court has said.
Manor Care Oak Lawn named in resident's wrongful death lawsuit
special administrator of the estate of Leeona Hemphill is suing Manor Care Healthcare Service of Oak Lawn and affiliated entities, alleging wrongful death.
Ray Graham Association, of Addison, named in lawsuit after man dies choking on banana bread
A man is suing Ray Graham Association For People with Disabilities, in the choking death of a man who was a resident at the Ray Graham facility in Addison.
Patient claims caregiver Lemont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center improperly administered, removed catheter
A resident is suing Lemont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center LLC, a long-term care facility, citing alleged negligence.
Glenview Terrace Nursing Center named in wrongful death lawsuit
A man is suing Glenview Terrace Nursing Center and Advocate Medical Group, alleging negligence and wrongful death.
HEPLERBROOM: 23 Hb Attorneys Listed As Illinois Super Lawyers® And Rising Stars®
HeplerBroom is proud to announce that 14 of its attorneys have been listed as 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers and an additional 9 have been named 2019 Illinois Rising Stars by Super Lawyers Magazine.
New BIPA class actions target Walmart, Handi-Foil, Bob's Discount Furniture, others over fingerprint scans
In the wake of an Illinois Supreme Court ruling appearing to green light such actions, a flurry of class action lawsuits have landed in Cook County courts in the last few days, accusing a number of employers, including Walmart, of violating a state privacy law in making employees scan their fingerprints when punching the clock or accessing cash registers.
FOLEY & LARDNER: Foley Attorneys Named Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that 21 of its Chicago lawyers have been named to the 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers list – a distinction limited to just 5 percent of the state’s lawyers.
LITTLER MENDELSON: Littler Expands Chicago Office with Four New Shareholders
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added David P. Radelet, Christopher A. Johlie, Jeff Nowak and Staci Ketay Rotman as shareholders in the firm’s Chicago office.
HEYL ROYSTER: 17 Heyl Royster Attorneys Selected by Illinois Super Lawyers in 2019
Heyl Royster is pleased to announce that 17 of our lawyers have been named either Illinois Super Lawyersor Rising Stars.
SCHIFF HARDIN LLP: Super Lawyers Names 39 Schiff Attorneys to 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers, Rising Stars Lists
We are pleased to announce that 39 Schiff Hardin attorneys have been recognized on the 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Raoul Announces $120 Million Settlement With Johnson & Johnson And Medical Device Business Inc. Over False & Misleading Statements
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined with 45 other attorneys general to announce a $120 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson and Medical Device Business Inc., formerly known as DePuy Inc., to resolve allegations that DePuy unlawfully promoted its metal-on-metal hip implant devices, the ASR XL and the Pinnacle Ultamet.
DRINKER BIDDLE: Products Liability Lawyer Jennifer L. Ilkka Joins Drinker Biddle
National law firm Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is expanding its Products Liability and Mass Tort Group in Chicago with the addition of partner Jennifer L. Ilkka.
SMITH AMUNDSEN LLC: 37 SmithAmundsen Attorneys Included on 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
SmithAmundsen is pleased to announce the inclusion of 37 attorneys on the 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers and 2019 Illinois Rising Stars lists.
EPSTEIN BECKER GREEN PC: Four Epstein Becker Green Attorneys in Chicago Named to 2019 Super Lawyers List
The national law firm of Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is pleased to announce that four attorneys based in the firm’s Chicago office have been selected for the 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers list.
CASSIDAY SCHADE LLP: Eight Attorneys Are Recognized by Thomson Reuters as 2019 Super Lawyers Rising Stars
Cassiday Schade is pleased to annonce that eight attorneys have been named 2019 Super Lawyers Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters.
GREENBERG TRAURIG: 23 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in 2019 Edition of Illinois Super Lawyers
The 2019 edition of Illinois Super Lawyers includes 23 attorneys from the Chicago office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP.