The Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act, referred as GIPA, protects information about an individual’s genetic material. Recently, several lawsuits have been brought alleging that Illinois employers have violated GIPA by conducting pre-employment medical examinations of job applicants. GIPA (410 ILCS 513 et seq.) was enacted by the Illinois Legislature in 1998, and was intended […]
According to a recent report released by the Illinois Department of Human Services‘ watchdog office, a violent assault on a patient was covered up by several employees of Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center. According to the IDHS Inspector General’s report, the “widespread cover-up” of that incident indicated a deeply entrenched “code of silence” among some employees. As a […]
Dollar General Corp. and Dolgencorp LLC, which own more than 18,000 Dollar General discount stores in 47 states, are facing $1.6 million in new Occupational Safety and Health Administration fines after the agency claims the discount chain and its operator ‘again ignored federal workplace safety standards.’ OSHA on Monday said the newest fines, stemming from […]
Jeffrey Friedman and Arijana Keserovic with Illinois Senator Richard Durbin at the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Annual Dinner on June 17, 2022
Dear Jeffrey + Aryana, Thank you for your services. My husband Jim’s wishes were carried out. Wishing your families health + fun always. Prayers. Sincerely, Carol
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, you need experienced and aggressive representation to get the compensation you deserve.
Two women with dementia were removed from New City Supportive Living in the Back of the Yards by family members before filing lawsuits.
Chicago Company Refused to Permit a Qualified Employee With A Disability to Return to His Position Following Medical Leave, Federal Agency Charged
A Chicago woman suing over incident from when she brought in her son. Robinson claims that when she brought her 10-month-old son to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn because he had a strange mark on his ear, doctors thought it was a bruise and assumed that because he was Black, he had been […]
Chicago, Cyberbullying, IL, Wrongful Death
Chicago Lawsuit over Cyberbullying at Latin School of Chicago
Hate Speech and Other Harassment involved in Wrongful Death Suicide.
Personal Injury Accidents
A woman kills a pit bull that was mauling her 1-year-old daughter in California
If you or someone you care for has been the victim of a pit bull or dog attack, in or around the city or Chicago, Illinois, contact The Law Office of Jeffrey Friedman, P.C.
Chicago
A federal court partially rules in favor of the last E2 Nightclub lawsuit 20 years after it was brought
Erick Johnson April 25, 2022 In 2014, Clear Channel Communications, whose station WGCI held an event at the nightclub, reached an out-of-court settlement with many of the victims’ families. Settlement amounts reportedly ranged from $1.2 million to $2 million. The Rays received a settlement as well. According to court transcripts, the Rays rejected an undisclosed […]
The Law Office of Jeffrey Friedman, P.C. handles Wrongful Termination Cases in Chicago.
An $1.5 million settlement is proposed for sex assault lawsuits brought by two special education students at Bogan High School in Chicago A special education student allegedly assaulted two classmates on separate dates in a bathroom at a southwest side high school, according to two lawsuits filed against the Chicago Board of Education. Bogan Computer […]
According to industry associations and business owners, serial plaintiffs filing dozens or hundreds of lawsuits are increasingly using the Americans with Disabilities Act to extract settlements of tens of thousands of dollars. Amid the pandemic, small businesses have faced soaring inflation, labor shortages, and supply-chain problems. Now they face another unexpected challenge: disability lawsuits. Serial […]
In a lawsuit against a Kentucky company, an employee wins $450,000 for an unwanted birthday party
A $2 billion lawsuit was filed against Travis Scott, Drake, Apple Music, Live Nation, and NRG Stadium last week, representing nearly 300 alleged victims of the tragedy at Houston’s Astroworld two weeks ago. There were over 100 lawsuits filed over the mass casualty event that left 10 dead and hundreds injured. Forbes
In a statement, FedEx confirmed that it was aware of the lawsuit and was reviewing the allegations. Families of five of the eight people who were killed by a former FedEx employee at an Indianapolis warehouse last year have sued the shipping company and a security company, alleging negligence and failure to ensure a safe […]
According to a lawyer, the Amazon building was not structurally sound. Both Amazon and the city of Edwardsville dispute the claim.
Allegations of racism and redlining at one of the country’s biggest banks. A former employee claims U.S. Bank denied minorities auto loans.
According to CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov, the charges were laid out in a federal civil lawsuit filed Friday.
A Cole County jury on Saturday awarded $2.02 million in damages to a former state employee with disabilities who was wrongfully terminated.
Chicago, Personal Injury Accidents
The owner of a Chicago building took shortcuts before falling debris nearly killed a woman: lawsuit
A woman is critically injured after debris falls from a Wicker Park building
In the Wicker Park, Chicago, IL neighborhood, debris from a building fell on a 22-year-old woman.
Chicago Public Schools has been sued by Black veteran teachers who claim they were unfairly terminated. According to the Chicago Alliance of Urban School Educators (CAUSE), CPS has also blacklisted many qualified teachers from rehire. “CPS secretly maintained an illegal “do not hire list” through which the mostly Black veteran teachers who had already been […]
A former bartender has filed a lawsuit accusing the hotel chain of underpaying overtime wages and withholding tips. The suit could affect as many as 1,000 employees.
Strokes affect somebody every 40 seconds. Once every 4 minutes, somebody in the United States somebody dies from a stroke. Among the key issues to address in medical malpractice cases involving strokes and stroke, treatment is early intervention. There is a know medication to address individuals who are suffering early signs and symptoms of a […]
Some people may assume that motorcyclists are reckless and have little regard for traffic laws. This assumption is incorrect. A recent report from the National Transportation Safety Board found that 64% of motorcycle related accidents were caused due to a negligent act of another vehicle driver and not due to the fault of a motorcycle […]
Failure to diagnose a condition is a form of medical malpractice in which a doctor does not take proper steps in order to determine the nature of a patient’s medical status.
On August 26, 2021, Illinois Governor Pritzker issued an Executive Order which mandates COVID-19 vaccinations for certain professionals in healthcare and education, as well as for students and state employees, subject to certain limited exemptions which require regular COVID-19 testing. The Order became effective immediately. The Order also mandates that all individuals in Illinois who […]
Nursing homes are expected to provide high-quality care and treatment for older adults who have serious physical health concerns and /or mental disabilities. Nursing homes provide a wide range of personal and medical services to its residents, including round-the-clock supervision, prepared meals, and assistance with mobility issues. However, sometimes nursing homes fail to adhere to […]
Workers’ Compensation
Gutter Installer Obtains a Six-Figure Workers’ Compensation Settlement for Hand Laceration
The Law Office of Jeffrey Friedman, P.C. recently resolved a workers’ compensation case for a 30-year-old gutter installer who sustained a laceration to his hand with a circular saw during a gutter installation job. Prior to reaching the settlement, the Law Office of Jeffrey Friedman, P.C. worked to ensure that the client received his full […]