News from December 2023
Ex-O'Hare security sergeant says city wrongly fired him for alleged refusal to respond to possible bomb threat
The lawsuit asserts aviation security officers at O'Hare are not trained to respond to reports of potential explosive devices at the airport, so the city was wrong to fire him for refusing to respond to a report of a suspicious package.
Illinois Supreme Court says cyclist can't sue Chicago for injuries caused by pothole
The state high court said a lower court was wrong to determine that the presence of Divvy stations meant the city has abandoned its longstanding position that cyclists should be considered "permitted, but not intended" users of many city streets, unless the streets are clearly marked for bicycle use
Associate Attorney Nicholas I. Flowers Joins Meyers & Flowers
Meyers & Flowers is pleased to welcome Associate Attorney, Nicholas I. Flowers, to our growing firm. As a third-generation lawyer, Nick zealous advocacy and passion for the law comes naturally.
Benesch Welcomes Associate to Corporate Team in Chicago
As Benesch continues to add to its roster of top-notch legal talent, the firm is pleased to welcome Associate Ermias Y. Abebe to the Corporate & Securities Practice Group in Chicago.
Jeanah Park Selected for Law Bulletin Media’s 4th Annual Top Women in the Law: Women Leaning In Awards
Vedder Price is pleased to announce that Shareholder Jeanah Park has been selected for inclusion in Law Bulletin Media’s 4th Annual Awards Honoring Women In Law: Leaders Leaning In.
Class action: 23 & Me over data breach failed to protect against data breach
A class action lawsuit filed in Chicago has become one of the latest local class actions amid many cases nationwide accusing genetic screening company 23&Me of not doing enough to protect customer data amid a data breach.
Class action: Southwest Airlines should pay for asking job applicants about medical histories
A class action lawsuit has been lodged against Southwest Airlines, making the airline the latest large employer operating in Illinois to be targeted with a potentially big money claim under the state's genetic information privacy law for allegedly asking job applicants about their medical histories.
$1.45 Million Settlement Secured in Medical Malpractice Case
Meyers & Flowers Trial Attorneys Craig D. Brown and Jonathan P. Mincieli recently secured a $1.45 million settlement on behalf of a client involved in a medical malpractice suit.
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard Shares New Illinois Traffic Laws Drivers Should Know for 2024
As we head into a new year, the Chicago personal injury law firm of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. is once again alerting drivers of the new Illinois traffic laws to know before they take effect on January 1, 2024.
Bruer and Buckley Obtain Defense Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Elizabeth A. Bruer and Shannon E. Buckley secured a defense verdict at trial on behalf of their client, a prominent hospital, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.
Nickels and Griffin Secure Defense Verdict In High Stakes Medical Malpractice Case
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Timothy G. Nickels and Christopher Griffin obtained a defense verdict on behalf of their client, a recently retired radiologist, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois before Judge Melissa Durkin.
Patrick A. Salvi Honored by National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame as ‘sportsman of the Year’
On Friday, December 15, Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard Founder and Managing Equity Partner Patrick A. Salvi was honored by the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame with the 2023 “Sportsman of the Year” Award.
Aziz Huq Writes About Special Counsel’s Move to Take Trump Ruling to Supreme Court
If you want to know why Special Counsel Jack Smith went directly to the Supreme Court this week, look at the calendar.
Burke convicted; Ex-Chicago Finance chair used power to boost law firm, stack courts, control government
Former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke was convicted on 13 counts of racketeering, bribery and extortion charges, stemming from shakedowns of developers, businesspeople and the Field Museum, among others. Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot noted Burke his used his power to leverage control of the courts in Chicago and elsewhere
Class action targets Delta Airlines for allegedly asking workers about family medical histories
A class action lawsuit has been lodged against Delta Airlines, making the airline one of the latest large employers operating in Illinois to be targeted with a potentially big money claim under the state's genetic information privacy law for allegedly asking job applicants about their medical histories.
Class action says Madison Monroe debt firm misleads about ability to negotiate consumer debt
A class action lawsuit accuses Madison Monroe & Associates of allegedly misleading consumers about their ability to negotiate their debt, instead making their bad financial situation worse.
Cook County judge says bankruptcy doesn't mean man gets out of jail without paying divorce lawyers
Calling it a "Christmas present," a Cook County divorce court judge said she'd release River Forest businessman Marty Paris, who has been jailed since Dec. 8, if he came up with $300K now, and pay $200K later, rather than full $500K immediately. Paris had sought his release while his Chapt. 7 bankruptcy moves forward
Attorney General Raoul Joins Ncaa in Requesting Extension of Restraining Order to Allow Collegiate Athletes to Compete Through Academic Year
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced he is joining the NCAA in requesting a federal judge extend his temporary restraining order granted earlier this week prohibiting the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) from enforcing its transfer eligibility rule until at least the end of the academic year.
Attorney General Raoul Takes Action to Support Black Women Entrepreneurs
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit to permit the Fearless Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides grant opportunities to Black women entrepreneurs, to continue its philanthropic efforts.
Neal Gerber Eisenberg Achieves Top Rating in All Legal Industry Sustainability Standard (ALISS) Assessment
Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) is proud to announce that it has achieved a platinum rating from the All Legal Industry Sustainability Standard (ALISS) assessment. NGE is one of just four firms globally to receive this top rating from ALISS, which assesses sustainability and ESG efforts in the legal industry.