Medical Malpractice

Women sue birth control company for packaging error

December 31, 2015

More than 100 women from across the United States have filed a lawsuit against Qualitest Pharmaceuticals for an alleged birth control packaging error that resulted in unwanted pregnancies. The 113 women from 28 states are seeking…

14.3 Million dollar judgment against medical malpractice insurer

December 29, 2015

A judgment in the amount of $14.3 million was rendered in a medical malpractice lawsuit arising out of a case in which a baby suffered severe brain damage at birth. A jury in Cook County, Chicago,…

Couple files negligence lawsuit for child’s birth injuries

December 20, 2015

A couple from Cook County, Illinois, sued the University of Chicago Medical Center for alleged medical negligence that resulted in their daughter suffering permanent birth injuries. The lawsuit was filed against the medical center and two…

Chicago hospital sued for medical malpractice after allegedly botched blood transfusion

November 28, 2015

A medical malpractice lawsuit has been filed against a Chicago hospital, claiming that a woman died after a transfusion with the incorrect blood type. The lawsuit was filed by Olessor Anthony against the hospital and medical…

Medical malpractice lawsuit filed against Cook County doctor over appendectomy

November 25, 2015

A medical malpractice lawsuit has been filed against a Cook County doctor and medical group, by a patient who claims that a 2014 procedure resulted in an infection that required additional surgery. Raymond Simpson filed the…

Birth injury lawsuit filed by father

November 16, 2015

A $27.25 million birth injury lawsuit has been filed by a father who claims that his infant daughter suffers from seizures and severe brain damage caused by medical negligence. According to the lawsuit, the baby was…

Mother files birth injury lawsuit

November 13, 2015

A birth injury lawsuit has been filed by a mother who claims that her child was left with permanent brain damage and other injuries as a result of medical negligence during the birthing process. According to…

Lawsuit alleges medical malpractice at nursing home

November 10, 2015

An Illinois nursing home has been sued by the estate of a woman who died in 2013. The lawsuit was filed in St. Clair County Circuit Court by Edward McDonald, administrator of the estate of Evelyn…

Illinois mother and infant daughter sue for medical malpractice

October 27, 2015

A doctor, hospital and health care foundation have been sued by a mother and her infant daughter for medical malpractice during delivery. Kyna Mitchell and her daughter filed the lawsuit in Madison County Circuit Court, against…

Illinois lawsuit seeks 4.35 million dollars from pharmaceutical manufacturer

September 29, 2015

An Illinois pharmaceutical negligence lawsuit seeking $4.35 million has been removed to a multidistrict litigation (MDL) court. The lawsuit, filed against the makers of Xarelto, alleges that the medication, which is designed to prevent strokes, instead…