News from 2025
Truck Driver Sues Major Corporations Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injury
A truck driver has filed a lawsuit against major corporations including Sony Corporation and CSX Intermodal for alleged negligence leading to severe injury.
Plaintiff accuses Chicago hospital of medical negligence
A Chicago man has filed a lawsuit against Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center alleging medical negligence following shoulder surgery in October 2019 led to severe complications including posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES).
Former Employee Alleges Cicero Public Library Engaged in Retaliation After Whistleblowing
A long-time employee has filed a lawsuit against Cicero Public Library claiming wrongful termination following reports of misconduct by library officials.
Immigration Client Alleges Negligence Against Attorney Over Mishandled Application
Jorge Escobedo has filed a lawsuit against attorney Joseph Colsant and Fawell & Associates for alleged negligence in handling his wife's immigration application process with USCIS.
Vedder Price Wins Marine Money "Securitization Deal of the Year" Award
Vedder Price is pleased to announce that it has received recognition in being selected for Marine Money’s 2024 Securitization Deal of the Year award for their transactional representation of Maritime Partners.
IL Sup Ct to decide if insurers can avoid covering companies hit with lawsuits over permitted emissions
A federal appeals panel has asked the Illinois Supreme Court to answer the murky legal question of whether insurers can use 'pollution exclusion' clauses to avoid paying legal defense costs for companies, like Sterigenics, hit with massive lawsuits over emissions that never broke any laws or regulations
Leading data privacy partner Lei Shen rejoins Mayer Brown in Chicago
Mayer Brown continues to strengthen its Cybersecurity & Data Privacy practice with the addition of Lei Shen, who rejoins the firm in its Chicago office. Lei rejoins from Cooley LLP.
Plaintiff Alleges Medical Negligence Against Healthcare Providers Following Failed Surgery
In a gripping legal battle unfolding in Cook County, Kevin Berner has filed a lawsuit against several healthcare providers following complications from surgery intended to remove a ganglion cyst from his leg.
Passenger Sues Chicago Transit Authority for Negligence After Bus Incident
Kendra Crawford has filed a lawsuit against an unknown driver and the Chicago Transit Authority following an incident where she sustained serious injuries due to an abrupt bus stop.
Troutman Pepper Locke Advises Colt Technology Services on Sale of Data Centers
Troutman Pepper Locke, working with a team of other firms, advised global digital infrastructure company Colt Technology Services on the sale of six of its data centers to NorthC, a data center operator headquartered in the Netherlands.
Aziz Huq Discusses Ernst Fraenkel’s ‘The Dual State’ on KERA Think Podcast
Authoritarian regimes sometimes take power all at once – but other times they chip away at societal norms bit by bit
Plaintiff Accuses Construction Companies of Negligence Leading to Injury
A construction worker has filed a lawsuit against several major corporations involved in a railway project for negligence resulting in severe injuries.
Estate Executor Alleges Negligence Against Assisted Living Facility Over Resident's Death
Adam Peri has filed a lawsuit against Council For Jewish Elderly alleging negligence led to his grandmother's death while residing at their facility.
Patient Sues Doctor and Hospital Over Alleged Malpractice During Childbirth
Elizabeth Horan has filed a lawsuit against her doctor and Northwestern Memorial entities alleging negligence during childbirth led to severe injuries requiring emergency surgery.
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Village Police Department Following Collision
Two individuals have taken legal action against a local police department and one of its officers following an accident they claim resulted from reckless driving during an emergency response call.
Old National Bancorp accused by former executive of insider dealing
A former executive at Old National Bancorp has filed a lawsuit accusing the bank of insider dealing practices that violated banking regulations and harmed shareholders' interests.
Plaintiff Alleges Medical Negligence Against Doctor and Healthcare Providers Following Cataract Surgery
Alan Bickel has filed a lawsuit alleging negligence following cataract surgery that resulted in severe complications including potential loss of vision in one eye against Dr.Brian Herst along with Eye Physicians & Surgeons of Chicago S.C.,and...
Plaintiff high school teacher sues state agency over wrongful child abuse allegation
A high school teacher has filed a lawsuit against Illinois' child welfare agency over alleged wrongful accusations of child abuse stemming from an incident involving a student at Joliet West High School in September 2021.
Plaintiff alleges gaming company employer violated civil rights through discrimination
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Elite Gaming LLC alleging national origin-based discrimination and harassment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Plaintiff alleges TV manufacturer Hisense engaged in deceptive advertising over QLED technology
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Hisense USA Corporation by Kalp Khamesra in Illinois federal court, accusing the company of false advertising regarding its television products' QLED technology capabilities.