Lawsuit filed against South Chicago funeral home accused of mishandling dozens of bodies
11 of 56 decomposing remains identified by Cook County medical examiner so far, officials say
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago funeral home accused of mishandling dozens of bodies is now being sued.
A potential class action lawsuit has been filed against south chicago chapel on East 95th Street on the city's Southeast Side, according to court documents obtained by ABC7 Wednesday.
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Last week, investigators said they found 56 bodies Thursday at the funeral home in various states of decomposition.
As of Tuesday evening, 11 of the remains had been identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office. The medical examiner's office says the process to identify the remains could take some days.
More than 50 cremated remains were also found at the funeral home, officials said.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which licenses funeral directors, says it has suspended the license of funeral director Johanna Morgan. The license of her husband Clark Morgan was revoked in 2024 and the Chicago Heights Crematorium he owned was shutdown last year after more than 100 bodies were improperly stored there.
No criminal charges have been filed against Clark and Johanna Morgan as the investigation continues.
ABC7 reached out to South Chicago Chapel about the lawsuit, but there was no answer.
Family members have urged to email MEOfamilyservices@cookcountyil.gov.
The medical examiner's office said they would handle the cremation of decedents at no cost for all families who choose that option.
Families will also have the opportunity to work with a funeral home of their choice to make final arrangements.
