News from June 2019
Case activity for Gonzalez Victor vs Hertz Vehicles LLC on June 19
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Gonzalez Victor and Katia Adame against Hertz Vehicles LLC and Miller Josh on June 19:
IL Supreme Court suspends Brodsky; Commission complained he revealed 'confidential' lawsuit funding deal, accused opponent of 'extortion'
Joel Brodsky, an attorney best known for leading the defense of Drew Peterson, has been suspended from practicing law in Illinois, after a state disciplinary agency accused him of ethical violations, including using a lawsuit to reveal a third-party litigation financing arrangement in a multi-million dollar patent infringement lawsuit over soup can containers.
IL Supreme Court douses class action vs Walgreens for charging Chicago bottled water tax on more than bottled water
llinois’ highest state court has bottled up a class action vs Walgreens, as justices said a man can’t claim the retail pharmacy chain defrauded him by charging Chicago's bottled water tax on his Perrier and LaCroix.
June 12: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "joint action" cases
The following cases categorized as "joint action" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on June 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Circuit Court of Cook County: Actions Taken on June 12
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity on June 12 in the suits below:
Judge rules no proof Cook County Recorder's Office layoffs were politically motivated
CHICAGO -- A federal magistrate has tossed out a lawsuit by two former employees of the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office, who alleged the office fired them for their perceived political ties to the previous Recorder. The judge found the allegations held little water.
June 12: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "contract" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on June 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 12: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "personal injury(motor vehicle)" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury(motor vehicle)" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on June 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
'Exercise in revenue collection:' Appeals judges say Chicago can't hold cars over parking tickets if owners in bankruptcy
Finding the city of Chicago’s seizure of people’s cars over unpaid parking tickets amounts to little more than a program to boost the city’s treasury, a federal appeals court has rejected City Hall’s bid to keep a hold on seized vehicles even after bankruptcy judges have ordered the city to return them.
Divided court rules Wood Dale teacher can't split maternity leave over 2 school years; Majority: 'Absurd' results would follow
A divided Illinois appeals court has ruled against a Wood Dale public school teacher's bid to split her maternity leave so she could take paid days off both before and after summer break.
Ex-sewage worker wins chance to argue Metro Water District fired him for being black, with 'alcohol disability'
A Chicago federal appellate court has reversed the dismissal of a suit by a man who claims the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago fired him because he is black and allegedly disabled by alcoholism, saying the man has presented plausible arguments for his case to continue, but not necessarily to prevail.
Appeals court: Woman's suit OK questioning if handicap space painted on pavement caused slip-and-fall
A state appeals panel has revived a lawsuit brought by a woman who alleges she slipped and fell at a Lakeview gas station on an icy patch atop a handicap symbol emblazoned on pavement, which she said was designed in such a way that it would become unnaturally slippery and dangerous.
Case activity for Kad Group Logistic vs Vashkovskyi Kostia on June 12
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kad Group Logistic against Vashkovskyi Kostia on June 12:
Circuit Court of Cook County: Actions Taken on June 11
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity on June 11 in the suits below:
June 11: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "joint action" cases
The following cases categorized as "joint action" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on June 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Valencia Alfonso vs Walker Nicola on June 12
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Valencia Alfonso against Walker Nicola on June 12:
June 11: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "personal injury(motor vehicle)" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury(motor vehicle)" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on June 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Is Congress' rush to regulate PFAS part of 'hysteria' fed by plaintiffs lawyers?
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – They have a catchy, sinister-sounding nickname and have caught the attention of lawyers and politicians. But what these “forever chemicals” don’t have is a known toxicity level.
Wendy's served with class action over drive thru accessibility for the blind; McDonald's battling similar cases
As McDonald’s battles similar legal actions, Wendy’s has become the latest fast-food chain served with a class action lawsuit over late-night drive-through accessibility for people with impaired vision.
Chicago Inspector General asks court to order ex-alderman candidate Siaw to testify in campaign finance inquiry
Chicago’s city Inspector General has asked a Cook County judge to force a former candidate for Chicago alderman to testify amid an investigation into campaign finance law violations.