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COOK COUNTY RECORD

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Unitypoint Health accused of failing to provide proper medical care

CHICAGO — A woman is suing Dr. Ranilo Rabacal, Unitypoint Health and Unitypoint Clinic for alleged negligence.

Lynette K. Blackert, executor of the estate of Kent G. Blackert, filed a complaint on Oct. 18 in Cook County Circuit Court, alleging the defendants failed to treat Blackert's swollen feet, elevated blood pressure and intermittent chest pain. The plaintiff holds the defendants responsible for allegedly failing to order a cardiac stress test to properly diagnose Blackert's condition and provide the necessary treatment.

The plaintiff requests a trial by jury and seeks judgment against the defendants in an amount greater than $50,000. She is represented by Robert R. Duncan and Katherine A. Ross of Duncan Law Group LLC in Chicago.

Cook County Circuit Court case number 2017L010564

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