News from December 2023
Class action: Maker of Muslim Pro prayer, Quran aid app 'betrays' Muslims by tracking their movements
A class action lawsuit accuses app maker BitsMedia of wrongly allowing other organizations, potentially including the government, to use location data logged by an app to track the movement of Muslims in the U.S
Veradigm hit with investor class action over alleged financial misstatements
A group of investors has lodged a class action lawsuit against Veradigm, accusing the company of misreporting its financial conditions.
IL Supreme Court: Insurers may need to defend contractors vs suits over building defects, can't claim they're uninsurable 'biz risk'
Unanimous ruling sends lawsuit over allegations of faulty townhome construction back to circuit court
Uber driver being sued for negligence after allegedly rear-ending married couple at high speeds on Interstate 90
CHICAGO – An Illinois couple has filed a negligence lawsuit claiming they were severely injured when an Uber driver crashed into them from behind on Interstate 90 in Chicago.
Driver files negligence lawsuit following vehicle collision at Chicago intersection after another driver allegedly ran a stop sign
CHICAGO – A driver has filed a negligence lawsuit, claiming that he was severely injured near the intersection of W. Fulton Blvd. and N. Homan Ave. in Chicago when another driver ran a stop sign and crashed into him.
Injured plaintiffs sue driver for negligence following rear-end collision on Harlem Avenue in Palos Heights
CHICAGO – Two individuals have filed a lawsuit against a driver, claiming that they were injured in a rear-end collision on Harlem Avenue in Palos Heights.
Passenger sues Chicago Transit Authority claiming he was injured when bus collided with fire hydrant
CHICAGO – A passenger has filed a negligence lawsuit against the Chicago Transit Authority and its agents, alleging that he was injured when the bus collided with a fire hydrant.
Passenger files negligence lawsuit against driver following U-turn collision in Melrose Park
CHICAGO – A woman has filed a negligence lawsuit, claiming that she was injured in a vehicle accident when a driver tried to execute an unsafe U-turn at the intersection of Lake Street and 36th Avenue in Melrose Park.
Nathan Viehl Discusses Potential Regulatory Risks for Private Equity Firms
Partner Nathan Viehl was quoted in an article by Mergermarket on private equity sponsors in the U.S. that might deal with antitrust enforcers taking a closer look at their add-on acquisitions.
Melinda Kollross Appointed Vice Chair of DRI Center for Law and Public Policy Amicus Committee
Clausen Miller is pleased to announce that Melinda S. Kollross has accepted an appointment as vice chair of the Amicus Committee of the DRI Center for Law and Public Policy.
Attorney General Raoul Calls on Congress to Pass Ncaa Accountability Act
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 18 attorneys general, today called on Congress to pass the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Accountability Act of 2023.
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard Employees Honored With Excellence Awards
Each year, the Illinois law firm of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard recognizes a Partner and Associate Attorney with awards in memory of late Partner Michael P. Schostok and late Associate Elizabeth R. Olszewski.
Attorney General Raoul Obtains Guilty Plea From Former Coles County Assistant State’s Attorney Over Bribery and Misconduct
Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office obtained a guilty plea from a former assistant Coles County state’s attorney for misconduct involving interactions he had in his official capacity with Coles County women who were prosecuted by the state’s attorney’s office.
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Gives Back This Holiday Season
In the spirit of the holidays, Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP has given back to the communities it serves through various volunteer and charity organizations.
Driver files lawsuit alleging serious injuries in rear-end Collision on 95th Street in Oak Lawn
CHICAGO – A driver has filed a negligence lawsuit, claiming that he was seriously injured in a rear-end collision on 95th Street in Oak Lawn.
Passengers sue CTA for negligence following rear-end bus collision in Chicago
CHICAGO – Passengers have filed a negligence lawsuit against the Chicago Transit Authority, claiming they were injured when the bus they were on suddenly came to a stop and rear-ended another vehicle.
Driver files negligence lawsuit claiming serious injuries following collision on 95th Street
The Cook County Circuit Court in Illinois has reported a rear-end collision on 95th Street that resulted in injuries on December 11th.
Driver claims serious injuries in collision when vehicle backed into him on Menard Avenue
The Cook County Circuit Court in Illinois has reported an incident where a man backed into traffic on South Menard Avenue, causing injuries. The event occurred on December 18th.
Chicago driver alleges negligence in left-turn collision on North Halsted Street
CHICAGO – A driver has filed a lawsuit claiming that she was injured in a vehicle collision when another driver turned his car directly into the path of her vehicle while making a left turn on North Halsted Street in Chicago.
Class action accuses Barraco's Pizza of not fully paying its delivery drivers
Chicago-based pizza chain, Barraco's Pizza, has been served with a class action lawsuit accusing it of not paying delivery drivers wages, but allegedly allowing them to only collect tips and a $5 per delivery charge.