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Patient Sues Pharmaceutical Company Over Alleged Hearing Loss Caused by Thyroid Eye Disease Drug

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A new lawsuit has been filed against a major pharmaceutical company, alleging that their drug caused permanent hearing damage. On August 23, 2024, Linda Bailey filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against Horizon Therapeutics USA, Inc. Linda Bailey’s complaint details her experience with Tepezza, a prescription drug developed by Horizon Therapeutics…

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Joliet Resident Sues Target Over Slip-and-Fall Injury

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A Joliet resident has taken legal action against a major retail corporation following an injury at one of its stores. Kelly Millette filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on August 21, 2024, accusing Target Corporation of negligence leading to her injuries. The lawsuit stems from an incident that occurred on August…

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Firefighter Sues Pension Fund Over Denied Disability Benefits

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In a significant legal battle, a firefighter’s appeal for duty disability benefits has been denied by the Appellate Court of Illinois. The case, filed by Maiesha Rose against the Retirement Board of the Firemen’s Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago, was heard in Cook County on August 20, 2024. Maiesha Rose initiated her complaint after the Retirement Board denied her…

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Stillborn wrongful death case against Alton Memorial settles in federal court

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Alton Memorial Hospital and Shantela Stackhouse of Granite City settled a wrongful death suit after Stackhouse withdrew a claim for survival damages on behalf of her stillborn fetus. Hospital counsel Russell Makepeace of St. Louis notified Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel of the settlement on Aug. 29. He stated the hospital continues to deny liability, “but wishes to buy…

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Consumer Files Class Action Against Deli Meat Producer Over Listeria Contamination

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A class action lawsuit has been filed against a major deli meat producer, alleging contamination with harmful bacteria. On August 16, 2024, Samantha Chuskas filed the complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against Boar’s Head Provisions Co. Inc. The lawsuit centers on claims that various Boar’s Head and Old Country deli meats, sold…

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Plaintiff Alleges Defendant Negligently Caused Vehicular Collision

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A recent court ruling has affirmed the dismissal of a complaint involving a vehicular collision, highlighting the complexities and challenges in timely legal proceedings. The complaint was filed by Meltem Tureli in the Circuit Court of Cook County on July 29, 2021, against Esther Martinez. However, due to delays in serving the defendant, the case faced significant procedural hurdles. The…

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Independent Administrator Sues Medical Providers Over Alleged Misdiagnosis Leading to Teen’s Death

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A Cook County jury’s verdict in favor of the defendants in a medical negligence case has been overturned on appeal, granting the plaintiff a new trial. The complaint was filed by Lolita McCaley, the independent administrator of Marshana McCaley’s estate, against Dr. Polina Petrovic, Chicago Imaging Ltd., and Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation on June 7, 2018. The case centers…

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Pharmaceutical Company Accused of Negligence Over Drug-Induced Hearing Loss

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A pharmaceutical company is facing serious allegations over a drug that allegedly causes permanent hearing damage. On August 9, 2024, Judith Bell filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against Horizon Therapeutics USA, Inc. Judith Bell’s lawsuit claims that Horizon Therapeutics’ prescription drug Tepezza®, used to treat thyroid eye disease (TED), caused…

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Plaintiff alleges Defendant delayed service leading to dismissal

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The Illinois Appellate Court has upheld the dismissal of a motor vehicle negligence case due to significant delays in serving the defendant. Plaintiff Anthony Rizzuto’s complaint, filed on November 2, 2020, against Alison Soja was dismissed by the Cook County Circuit Court after Rizzuto failed to serve Soja for over two years and four months. The case stems from a…

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