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McDonalds, Grubhub, Kmart settle ADA lawsuits over website, app accessibility for the blind
Three class action lawsuits against McDonald’s, Grubhub and Kmart, alleging those companies’ apps and websites violated federal disability law because they were not easily accessible to the blind have been settled in recent days, according to federal court records.
Advocate Sherman Hospital, others accused of negligence in man's cardiac care
A woman is suing Dr. Syed A. Hasan, Valley Cardiology, Valley Medical & Cardiac Clinic Ltd. and Advocate Sherman Hospital for alleged negligence in the care of her relative.
Stroger Hospital, others allegedly failed to prevent pressure ulcers
An estate administrator is suing John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Wentworth Rehab & Health Care Center, Alden Management Services Inc. and The Alden Group Ltd. for alleged negligence.
Harmony Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, others allegedly failed to prevent woman from choking
An estate administrator is suing Harmony Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Inc. and related entities for alleged negligence.
Chicago Park District allegedly failed to prevent worker from receiving electrical shock
A man is suing the Chicago Park District for alleged liability and negligence.
Aperion Care Plum Grove accuses two individuals of failing to pay for services
A nursing facility is suing Thelma Howe and Katherine Bauer for alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Symphony South Shore LLC allegedly failed to prevent patient from falling
A woman is suing Symphony South Shore LLC for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Appeals panel nixes coroner's report as evidence in medical malpractice, wrongful death suit
A Downstate appellate court has backed a Champaign County judge's decisions in a medical malpractice trial involving a woman's death, which ended with a verdict against plaintiff, saying the judge was right to bar some of plaintiff's evidence, including a coroner's report and death certificate.
Seventh Circuit strikes down IL 'full slate' 3rd party election rule, says state blocked election participation
Upcoming Illinois elections could see more third-party candidates than in past rounds of balloting after Illinois' full slate ballot requirement law, which placed additional burdens on third party candidates seeking to run for office, was struck down by a federal appeals court.
Home health care company MedPro can't sue over Medicare payments suspension, accusations: Judge
A Tinley Park-based home healthcare company can't pursue their fraud claims against a Medicare administrative company that stopped paying them over belief the home healthcare provider had received improper payments, as a federal judge says it hasn't yet exhausted administrative remedies provided to it through Medicare.
Millions of dollars in balance as Hilton, BMO Harris continue sparring over credit card processing contract
One of the world’s largest hoteliers and one of the Chicago region’s biggest banks are continuing their court fight over millions of dollars Hilton Hotels claims BMO Harris Bank wrongly withheld amid a tussle over a credit card processing deal and customer data breaches.
GM needs to pay for Corvette Z06 models that overheat on the race track, class action says
A group of Corvette Z06 owners who like their hot wheels say General Motors is the reason they – and their big ticket rides - can’t stay cool while driving.
CME employee not entitled to shift differential payments not mentioned in hiring documents, judge says
A federal judge has pulled the plug on a lawsuit accusing the Chicago Mercantile Exchange of skimping on some workers' pay by denying them the shift differential payments at least one plaintiff alleged they were owed.
Chicago OK to tack on thousands in taxes to the sale of Fannie, Freddie foreclosures: Appeals court
While federal law bars the city of Chicago and other local governments from slapping taxes on homes acquired by federal home mortgage lending giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the law does nothing to stop such cities from merely passing on those tax bills to the people who later buy the property from Fannie or Freddie, a federal appeals panel says.
City of Chicago passes zoning ordinance to ensure 'affordable housing' in three hot residential zones
The Chicago City Council has passed an ordinance intended to compel developers of new apartment buildings and other residential housing to set aside a greater percentage of "affordable housing" within certain zones in or near the city's downtown.
'Opportunistic' pop tax class action vs Subway kicked back to Cook County court by federal judge
A federal judge has poured back to Cook County court a class action lawsuit accusing Subway restaurants of making customers pay a few cents too much by collecting the soon-to-expire controversial Cook County “pop tax” on unsweetened iced tea at some of its Chicago restaurants.
Judge: No proof Columbia College would've handled male student's sex assault case any different if female
A federal judge has dismissed the complaint an anonymous male student lodged against Columbia College of Chicago regarding accusations of sexual assault, saying the male student couldn’t demonstrate female students accused of sexual assault would be treated any better.
The Butterfield Health Care Group Inc., others allegedly failed to prevent patient from falling
An estate administrator is suing The Butterfield Health Care Group Inc. and Meadowbrook Manor Bolingbrook for alleged negligence.
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, others accused of negligence
An employee is suing the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Leopardo Companies Inc. and Break Thru Enterprises Inc. for alleged negligence.
Sheraton Chicago O'Hare, others allegedly failed to prevent individual from falling
A man is suing SGO Hotel Partners LLC, Sheraton Chicago O'Hare, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide LLC and FCH/SH Leasing LLC for alleged liability and negligence.