Meta has agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to resolve claims brought by dozens of states over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed in ways that encouraged addictive use among children and teens. Illinois could receive nearly $768 million from the settlement. For Illinois parents, however, the biggest question may not be how much money the state receives. It is what this development means for families whose children have suffered serious mental health injuries after years of compulsive social media use. The settlement does not compensate individual children or families who claim they were harmed by Facebook or…
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Entering law school can be an intimidating thing for a student as they begin their journey toward a career in law.  From new concepts to heavy workloads and competition, it can take some getting used to. Lea Gaetto, a law clerk at Ankin Law in our personal injury department, found that out first hand in 2025.  “It was very challenging. I never expected school to be that difficult,” said Lea of her 1L year at UIC Law.  In that spirit, Lea decided to share a few tips for those who are starting law school over the next few weeks. 

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When a work injury caused significant injuries that changed his life, Seth M. needed Ankin Law to help get the care he deserved.  More specifically, Attorney Scott Goldstein, whose 20 years of expertise came through for this client in 2026. In August 2023, Seth was pushing boxes when he tore his right biceps and ruptured ligaments in his wrist. Further pain from the injury would require him to get a spinal stimulator, with insurance fighting him on all the treatment. But Scott, along with legal assistant Kelly Pickert, worked to get his case to trial, where he was awarded his…
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One of the biggest questions asked to a lawyer in the social media age is what to do about their accounts if they get injured.  It’s one that Attorney Howard Ankin of Ankin Law has gotten several times over the past few years. When he responds, he usually has three pieces of advice for people.

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When a pedestrian is hit in a Chicago crosswalk, attention usually turns first to the driver. But driver negligence is not always the only factor. A malfunctioning pedestrian signal, poorly maintained crossing, obstructed sightline, or other problem with city-controlled infrastructure may contribute to an accident. When that happens, determining when the city is responsible for pedestrian injuries requires looking closely at the specific crosswalk, what Chicago knew about the dangerous condition, and whether the problem contributed to the collision. If you were injured in a Chicago crosswalk and have questions about whether a driver, the city, or multiple parties may…
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You may be able to sue if you contracted Legionnaires’ disease because a property owner, building operator, maintenance company, or another responsible party failed to keep the building’s water system reasonably safe. Recent reports involving a Chicago federal court courthouse, where concerns about Legionella in the building’s water system have raised questions about exposure and responsibility, highlight how these claims frequently turn on notice, maintenance practice, and testing history. If you developed Legionnaires’ disease after spending time in a Chicago apartment building, hotel, hospital, workplace, government building, or other facility, a legionnaires disease lawyer can investigate your exposure, identify who…
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People who are incarcerated in Illinois do not lose their right to necessary medical care. If an inmate suffers serious harm because necessary medical care was denied or unreasonably delayed, a civil rights lawsuit may be possible. When prison officials or medical providers know that an inmate has a serious medical condition and deliberately fail to provide appropriate treatment, the denial or delay may violate the inmate’s constitutional rights. That distinction matters. A bad medical outcome does not automatically create a lawsuit. Neither does every disagreement with a prison doctor. But repeatedly ignoring serious symptoms, withholding prescribed medication, delaying necessary…
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Families who entrusted a loved one to South Chicago Chapel may have grounds to file a Chicago funeral home lawsuit after authorities discovered 57 bodies in various states of decomposition inside the Far South Side funeral home.  The disturbing discovery raises serious questions about negligence, the mishandling of human remains, emotional distress, breach of contract, consumer fraud, and the legal rights Illinois gives families over the disposition of a loved one’s body. The funeral home investigation is still developing, and the facts surrounding each decedent will matter. However, Illinois law does not leave families powerless when a funeral home interferes…
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Ankin Law is investigating claims from people who developed cyclosporiasis after eating recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico, including lettuce served at certain Taco Bell locations. The outbreak has sickened thousands of consumers across the United States. As of August 5, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had identified 6,358 confirmed illnesses, 278 hospitalizations, and two deaths across 15 states in the outbreak linked to the recalled lettuce. The investigation remains open, and those numbers may continue to rise. On July 16, 2026, two consumers filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Taylor Fresh Foods.  The class-action…
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On Tuesday, Ankin Law once again took part in an event to help people in a northwest suburb get to know their first responders.  The Chicago law firm was a sponsor of Buffalo Grove’s “National Night Out” at Mike Rylko Community Park as hundreds came to meet the village’s fire and police departments.  This was one of many held around the nation on August 4th, with the celebration including a number of local businesses and vendors. Ankin Law has been a frequent sponsor of the event in Buffalo Grove throughout the years. Attorneys Matthew Friedman and Scott Goldstein, both residents of Buffalo…
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A recently released Interlochen sexual abuse investigation describes reported misconduct involving approximately 70 former students and nearly 50 adults affiliated with the prestigious Michigan boarding school and summer camp. The allegations cover incidents reported to have occurred from the 1950s through the 2010s. Former students described conduct ranging from inappropriate comments and boundary violations to grooming, sexual touching, sexual assault, and other acts of sexual violence. The findings raise serious questions that extend beyond the alleged actions of individual offenders. When adults are given authority over children, the institution that hires, supervises, houses, and places those adults in positions of…
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Since August is National Traffic Awareness Month, this would be a good time to remind people of what to do if something goes wrong on the roads. That’s what Attorney Howard Ankin is doing during this busy summer month of driving in Chicagoland. While a car accident is something nobody wants to experience, it’s important to know who to do is a collision occurs. Here are the four things that Howard recommends: Protect yourself from further injuries of a second accident by getting safely away from the cars involved.Get photos of the scene while also getting the phone numbers of…
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As the summer continues in Chicago, so does the music festivals that have become a big part of the city’s culture.  While it’s an event that’s meant to be enjoyed by those locally or visiting from out of town, it’s also important for attendees to do what they can to remain safe.  That’s where Attorney Howard Ankin of Ankin Law comes in.  As someone who has practiced injury law in Chicago for over three decades – and has attended a number of festivals on his own – Howard knows a few things that people can do to keep themselves safe. …
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