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Walgreen Co. allegedly gave woman wrong medication
A couple is suing Walgreen Co. and unkown defendants for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Judge tosses Chicago Board of Ed's attempt to secure right to limit CTU speech at meetings, says suit premature
Chicago's public schools leaders jumped the gun in filing suit against its teachers union, a Chicago federal judge has ruled, saying he can't give the Chicago Board of Education the court opinion it seeks declaring the board has the right to restrict the speech of certain members of the Chicago Teachers Union school officials accused of being "vulgar and intimidating" at school administration meetings.
Judgment in traffic crash case could cost Liberty Mutual $4.5M, despite $25K limit
A judge's ruling in a traffic crash personal injury case could cost insurer Liberty Mutual $4.5 million, even though the policy at the heart of the case supposedly was capped at $25,000.
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Green Party appeals court win would have meant easier ballot access, but probably not any more wins
A different decision from a federal appeals court could have made it easier for third party candidates to get on ballots. But they still would face long electoral odds.
Lawyer sues Schaumburg cops, says must include names, addresses on crash reports used to solicit clients
About a month after settling a potential class action lawsuit accusing him of breaking a federal law when he used the village’s police vehicle crash reports to solicit potential clients for personal injury lawsuits, a lawyer now has sued the village of Schaumburg, saying police departments can’t withhold from him the contact information of those involved in vehicle crashes.
505 Professional Building LLC accused over worker's death at building demolition site
An estate administrator is suing Goldberg Thatcher Young Holdings LLC, which is also known as 505 Professional Building LLC, for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Northwestern Medicine, others accused of missed diagnosis
A woman is suing Northwestern Medicine, Near North Podiatry, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, Northwestern Healthcare Corporation, Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation, Northwestern Medical Group, George V. Bucciero DPM P.C., Dr. Joel Wilsnack and Dr. George Bucciero for alleged negligence.
Consultants in Cardiology & Electrophysiology LLC, others accused of wrongful death
A man is suing Dr. William Spear, Consultants in Cardiology & Electrophysiology LLC, Dr. James McGarry, Franciscan Physician Network, Dr. Devangi Sreekanth, Dr. Hassan Kieso, Specialty Physicians of Illinois LLC, and Franciscan Health Olympia Fields for alleged wrongful death.
Northwestern Medical Group, doctors accused of wrongful termination
A doctor is suing Northwestern Medical Group, Dr. M. Christine Stock and Dr. David Walega for alleged breach of contract, retaliation and wrongful termination.
The Original Mother's accused of failing to provide proper security
A man is suing The Original Mother's and an unknow assailiant for alleged negligence.
Juvenile inmates OK to continue some of their lawsuit over filming of 'Empire' in Cook detention center
A federal judge is allowing juvenile inmates to continue part of their lawsuit over filming of the television show “Empire” at a Cook County detention center.
Ninth Circuit decision in Robins v. Spokeo case could have far reaching implications
A California federal appeals court's ruling that Thomas Robins and other consumers have actually alleged sufficient injury to pursue their claims in federal court against online personal information listing service Spokeo - the first such ruling in the case since a historic U.S. Supreme Court decision - could have far reaching implications.
Settlement announced in price increase class action vs Stericycle; lawyers could get $40M
A federal judge has been asked to sign off on a $295 million settlement deal, intended to end a class action accusing Stericycle of improperly hiking prices for its smaller customers. Lawyers for the plaintiffs could receive as much as $40 million in fees under the deal.
Hope Chapel Oak Lawn Foursquare Church allegedly failed to prevent sexual assault
A woman is suing Charles Price and Hope Chapel Oak Lawn Foursquare Church for alleged negligence and sexual assault.
Brentwood Sub-Acute Healthcare Center allegedly failed to prevent patient from developing pressure ulcers
A woman is suing Brentwood Sub-Acute Healthcare Center for allegedly failing to prevent a patient from developing pressure ulcers.
Xsport Fitness, Capital Fitness Inc. allegedly failed to prevent individual from falling on liquid
A woman is suing Xsport Fitness and Capital Fitness Inc. for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Cara Lewis Group, others accused in trip-and-fall at concert venue
An individual is suing Cara Lewis Group, the Anschutz Corporation, Anschutz Entertainment Group Inc., AEG Presents LLC and related entities for alleged liability and negligence.
Advocate Christ Medical Center allegedly refused to turn over medical records
A woman is suing Advocate Christ Medical Center for allegedly failing to turn over medical records.
Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers allegedly failed to prevent patient from falling
A woman is suing Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Appeals court says union benefits plans can't sue Abbott Labs for overreaching promotion of Depakote
A federal appeals panel has upheld the dismissal of a suit, which alleged a Chicago-area drug maker cost union benefit plans money by pushing doctors to prescribe Depakote to union members for non-FDA approved uses. The judges ruled the union plans are too far removed from the drug maker's actions to stake a claim.