U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
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Edelson wins order to dig deeper into Bandas firm, to broaden lawsuit over 'professional' class action objectors
Edelson P.C., one of Chicago’s most prominent class action law firms has won the chance to dig deeper into the practices of a group of lawyers it has accused of extorting payments from the Bandas Law Firm and other lawyers by acting as “professional” class action settlement objectors, as the firm seeks to unearth further evidence it believes will lead to an injunction to effectively shut down its rival. -
Burr Ridge trucking firm sues ex-lawyers, saying missteps cost millions in Texas motorcycle crash verdict
A Burr Ridge-based trucking company has sued its ex-lawyers for malpractice, asserting they should pay for allegedly mishandling the trucking firm’s defense in a personal injury lawsuit in Texas, resulting in a jury order to pay $32 million. -
With Obama's veto threat gone, asbestos 'double-dipping' bill reintroduced
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A bill that targets the country’s current asbestos injury compensation system has been quietly reintroduced by a Texas federal lawmaker who is hoping President Trump is more receptive than his predecessor. -
Texas woman sues over defective knee replacement device
SHERMAN - A Texas woman filed a lawsuit claiming her implanted knee replacement device prematurely came loose and required additional surgeries. -
Couple sues toy company after son ingests recalled Aqua Dots beads
MARSHALL � A Houston couple has filed a lawsuit against Target and a toy distributor after their son became ill from swallowing a recalled toy that produces the "date rape" drug when ingested.