Chronis v. Alexander

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN DIVISION ANNA CHRONIS, ) ) Plaintiff, ) ) v. ) Case No. 19 C 6909 ) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,1 ) CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND ) MEDICAID, and DEPARTMENT OF ) HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ) ) Defendants. ) MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER MATTHEW F. KENNELLY, District Judge: On October 21, 2019, Anna Chronis filed the present lawsuit under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). She alleges medical negligence by Dr. Tamika Alexander, "willful misconduct/willful negligence" by Dr. Alexander and staff of the Department of Health…