Eye Opener
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Chicago Tribune
September 25, 1996
We're not sure if Sargent and Eunice Shriver are aware of the lawsuits and malpractice problems surrounding James Desnick in his career as an ophthalmologist. Just last week a 65-page, class action suit against Desnick was filed by local attorney Kenneth Moll. But the Shrivers - plus an all-star list of supporters - are behind a Best Buddies gala here next month in which Desnick, who lost his medical license for two years, gets the Spirit of Friendship Award.
Among honorary chairs: Dan Webb (Desnick's attorney), Mayor Richard Daley, Steve Molo, U.S. Sen. Carol Moseley-Braun, Eugene Sawyer, Jim Thompson, Gov. Jim Edgar, U.S. Rep. Dick Durbin, Rev. Willie Barrow, State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka and Tom Waddle. Incredibly, invites were sent to WBBM-Ch. 2, which, in case event planners didn't realize it, has been tenacious in investigating the honoree.