Abbott Baby Formula Recall Lawsuit: Do Illinois Families Still Have Time to File?
Most claims from Abbott’s 2022 Similac recall have resolved, but Illinois families of affected infants may still have time to file. Here’s why.
NCAA Concussion Lawsuit: Why Individual Injury Claims Are Still Active in Chicago’s Federal Court
The 2019 NCAA concussion settlement only covers medical monitoring. Individual brain injury claims are still active in Chicago’s federal court today.
Tepezza Hearing Loss Lawsuit: Illinois Litigation Status and What Patients Should Know
272 Tepezza hearing loss lawsuits are pending in Chicago’s federal court, with a bellwether trial starting September 28, 2026. Here’s the current status.
Abbott’s $670 Million NEC Settlement: What It Means for Illinois Families With Pending or New Claims
Abbott agreed to pay $670 million over NEC formula claims, but 1,700+ lawsuits remain active in Chicago’s federal court. Here’s what Illinois families need to know.
Hair Relaxer Lawsuit: What Illinois Women Need to Know About the Uterine Cancer Litigation
12,129 hair relaxer lawsuits are consolidated in Chicago’s federal court over alleged links to uterine cancer. Here’s where the litigation stands and what Illinois women should know.
1.5 Million Hand Warmers Recalled After 350 Burn Injuries and One Death
The CPSC recalled about 1.5 million OCOOPA rechargeable hand warmers on July 30, 2026 after 1,480 overheating reports, 15 fires, 350 burn injuries and one reported death. What Illinois burn victims should know before winter.
Recalled Bed Rails and Illinois Nursing Homes: Who Is Responsible?
The CPSC recalled about 122,000 Vive Health adult portable bed rails after two reported entrapment deaths, part of a wave of five bed rail recalls in three weeks. For Illinois families, a recall can point to two responsible parties, not one.
Postpartum Psychosis and Medical Malpractice: What Illinois Families Should Know
Postpartum psychosis is rare but severe, and it has a good prognosis when caught early. When a healthcare provider fails to screen, diagnose, or properly manage it, that failure can be medical malpractice under Illinois law.
First Illinois Cyclospora Lawsuit Filed Against Taylor Farms: What It Means for Other Victims
A Belmont Cragin couple has filed the first Illinois lawsuit tied to the 2026 Cyclospora outbreak, after it took 23 days and three testing attempts to diagnose. Here’s what the case alleges and what it means if you got sick too.
Worker Trapped 130 Feet in the Air: What Equipment Failure Means for Liability in Illinois
A recent incident in Wilmington, Illinois, where a worker was trapped over 130 feet in the air for six hours after a lift malfunctioned, raises real questions about equipment failure liability, even when there’s no physical injury.
Cross-Contamination From Raw Meat: How It Causes Food Poisoning and When It’s Legally Someone Else’s Fault
Keeping raw meat separate from ready-to-eat food is basic kitchen safety, but when a restaurant or food business fails to do it, the resulting illness can be a legal claim, not just bad luck.
West Nile Virus in Illinois 2026: Worst Season in 22 Years and Your Legal Rights
2026 is the worst West Nile virus season nationally in 22 years, with real activity confirmed across Illinois. Learn the facts and when a property owner’s negligence could make them legally responsible.