Author Archives: Baku Patel
Nursing Homes Sue Biden Administration Over Staffing Mandate
Understaffing has long been a concern in nursing homes, and a 2024 federal staffing rule became the subject of an industry lawsuit before later being vacated by a federal court. The rise of for-profit nursing homes has fueled longstanding concerns about staffing, quality of care, nursing home abuse, and neglect. For families evaluating the… Read More »
Dog Bite Lawsuit Settles for $1.5 Million
A woman suffered multiple surgeries, permanent scarring, and lasting limitations after an unleashed Rottweiler allegedly attacked her while she was walking her dog in Evanston. A recent Illinois dog bite lawsuit reportedly settled for $1.5 million after a woman suffered devastating injuries when an unleashed Rottweiler attacked her while she was walking her own… Read More »
Woman Suffers Burn Injuries After NuWave Nutri-Pot Explosion
A Maryland woman sued NuWave after allegedly suffering serious burns when she opened a pressure cooker that she claimed remained pressurized despite its safety-lock system. A Maryland woman filed a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer of the NuWave Nutri-Pot pressure cooker after allegedly suffering serious burn injuries when she opened the appliance in… Read More »
Defendant Charged with Home Invasion, Weapons Offenses Has Appeal Dismissed
The Fifth District affirmed the denial of James E. Wiley’s postconviction petition after finding that his claims of ineffective assistance of plea counsel did not establish that his 15-year guilty plea was legally invalid. In People v. Wiley, 2024 IL App (5th) 220718-U, the Illinois Appellate Court, Fifth District, reviewed a postconviction challenge brought… Read More »
Defendant Charged with Home Invasion Denied Pretrial Release Under SAFE-T Act
The Fifth District affirmed the detention of a defendant charged with home invasion and residential burglary after finding that the State presented clear and convincing evidence that no less restrictive conditions could adequately protect the alleged victim. Illinois’ pretrial release system changed significantly when the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act, commonly known as… Read More »
Tragic Accident on I-57 Near Tuscola
A devastating collision between a semi-truck and an SUV near Tuscola, Illinois, left four people dead and another person seriously injured. A tragic crash on Interstate 57 near Tuscola, Illinois, has left a community mourning the loss of four lives. The collision involved a semi-truck and an SUV and resulted in the deaths of… Read More »
Defendant Charged with Criminal Sexual Assault Attempts to Withdraw Guilty Plea
An Illinois defendant sought to withdraw his guilty plea to criminal sexual assault, arguing that his attorneys failed to properly investigate the State’s evidence and advise him about potential defenses before he accepted an eight-year sentence. In People v. Smith, 2024 IL App (5th) 220130-U, an Illinois defendant challenged his guilty plea after being… Read More »
Nursing Home Sued After Man Is Killed by Fellow Resident
A wrongful death lawsuit alleges that Salem Village staff knew another resident presented a safety risk but failed to adequately protect a resident during a fatal assault. Salem Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Joliet was sued by the family of former resident Michael Pappas after he died following an alleged assault by another… Read More »
Plaintiff Secures $5.5M in Wrongful Death Suit Against Nursing Home
An Illinois nursing home resident who depended on continuous supplemental oxygen died during a power outage, leading to a jury verdict involving her conscious pain and suffering and the losses suffered by her family. The family of an 80-year-old Illinois nursing home resident filed a wrongful death and personal injury lawsuit after their loved… Read More »
City of Champaign Sued After Death of Tow Truck Driver
A reported $2 million settlement followed the death of a 20-year-old tow truck driver who was struck while clearing debris from a crash. A 20-year-old tow truck driver, Ross Booker of St. Joseph, was killed in March 2022 after being struck by another driver while cleaning up debris from a separate accident near the… Read More »