A grocery retailer can sue their wholesalers to make them pay for allegedly contributing to an E.coli outbreak traced back to contaminated cilantro without having first notified the wholesalers of the “defect,” the Illinois Supreme Court ruled, because a product liability lawsuit filed by consumers allegedly harmed by the contaminated food had provided all the notice the wholesalers should have…
In a harrowing case that highlights alleged neglect in elder care, a lawsuit has been filed against a nursing and rehabilitation center, accusing it of failing to provide adequate care for an elderly resident who subsequently died. Anita Bach, the plaintiff, lodged the complaint on April 24, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, targeting West Suburban Nursing…
A married couple has taken legal action against a major construction company, alleging negligence that led to severe injuries. On April 21, 2025, Eduardo Carbajal and Bianca Carbajal filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, against Gilbane Building Company. The lawsuit claims that the company’s failure to maintain safety standards at a construction site resulted in…
A decade’s worth of injury data shows injured workers are taking longer times to recover, just as workers compensation claims frequency continues to decline, according to a report released Tuesday by The Travelers Cos. Inc. Travelers’ data showed there were 1.2 million claims received during the past five years, down from 1.4 million from 2015 through 2019, yet highlighted areas…
A commercial truck driver has filed a lawsuit against a manufacturer, alleging that a defective product caused her significant injury. Jintana Nimla-Or initiated the complaint on April 21, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, targeting Ex-Guard Industries, LLC. The case revolves around an incident that occurred on April 21, 2023. On this day, Nimla-Or was performing a…
In a tragic case of alleged medical negligence, the family of a deceased patient has taken legal action against a prominent medical group and one of its physicians. The complaint was filed by Maria Cristina Herrera on April 25, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, against Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation, operating as Northwestern Medical Group, and Dr….
Pamela Hollins has taken legal action against a well-known religious institution, accusing it of negligence that led to her severe injuries. On April 24, 2025, Hollins filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, against the Apostolic Church of God. The case centers around an incident that occurred on March 17, 2024, at the church’s property located…
A medical malpractice lawsuit has been filed against a local orthopedic surgeon and his practice, alleging negligence during a surgical procedure that resulted in severe and permanent damage to the patient. On May 2, 2025, Dianna Bates initiated legal action in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, targeting Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, LLC, and Dr. Nolan Horner for…
A former firefighter has filed a lawsuit against several major corporations, alleging that their products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have caused him serious health issues, including cancer. William Danaher filed the complaint in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, on April 29, 2025, naming companies such as 3M Company and Tyco Fire Products L.P. among others as…
A construction worker has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, alleging negligence that led to severe injuries on the job. Miguel Reyes filed the complaint in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, on May 1, 2025, accusing Black Wolf Solar, LLC of failing to provide a safe working environment. The case revolves around an incident that occurred on…
