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Gurnee-based doctor’s group reaches settlement in class action lawsuit following breach of patients’ data

A class action lawsuit settlement has been reached with Gurnee-based Illinois Gastroenterology Group after over 200,000 patients had their private data exposed in a security breach. Illinois Gastroenterology Group (IGG) in April 2022 announced that they discovered unusual activity within their computer network on October 22, 2021. IGG has offices in Gurnee, Highland Park, Lake […]

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Judge grants approval to $10.3 million settlement with NorthShore University HealthSystem over COVID-19 vaccine requirement

A judge reportedly granted approval of a $10.3 million settlement to workers who were fired after they had their religious exemption to the COVID vaccine denied by NorthShore University HealthSystem. 14 unnamed employees filed a lawsuit against the hospital system in October 2021 in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. NorthShore University […]

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Company reaches agreement in lawsuit brought by attorney general for explosion that killed 4 at Waukegan plant

AB Specialty Silicones has agreed to stop producing certain products and pay a fine following a lawsuit by the attorney general’s office after an explosion at their Waukegan plant killed four employees in 2019. The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board released a video in April giving a detailed recreation of the May 3, […]

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Lake County to receive nearly $8 million as part of nationwide settlement with opioid manufacturers, distributors

Illinois will receive $760 million, with Lake County receiving nearly $8 million, to combat the opioid epidemic after a $26 billion settlement was finalized with drug distributors and a manufacturer. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul held a press conference Friday to announce final approval of a national $26 billion opioid settlement agreement with the nation’s […]

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McHenry County to receive $3.4 million as part of settlement with opioid manufacturers, distributors

McHenry County will receive more than $3.4 million from a settlement with opioid manufacturers and distributors as part of litigation into the opioid crisis. The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office negotiated the $3.41 million settlement with a number of opioid manufacturers and distributors, not including Purdue Pharma. The $3.41 million is McHenry County’s portion of […]

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Six Flags settles class action lawsuit for charging season pass holders during COVID-19 closure

Six Flags will allow free admission and other benefits to eligible members after settling a class-action lawsuit alleging the company charged season pass holders during the COVID-19 closures. In October, a class-action lawsuit was filed in Cook County Circuit Court against Six Flags, the Cook County Record reported. Attorneys with the firms of KamberLaw and […]