Class Action

DeKALB - Kenneth Chessick had built a successful law firm in Schaumburg representing people suing for medical malpractice. But while he found it rewarding to win families settlements in the suits, the Northern Illinois University alumnus found something was lacking. &#8220They get the money, but money is never an adequate replacement for your mother or daughter or sister,” he said. &#8220It's never adequate, but it's all our system provides.” Chessick, who is also a practicing doctor, decided to provide more - a legacy for his clients. For every case he wins or settles, he creates a new $1,000 scholarship - named after the deceased - for second-year students at the NIU College of Law. &#8220The family has the satisfaction of knowing their l