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Nelson Mullins Expands Litigation Practice with New Partners in Chicago, Washington, D.C. and New York
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, a full-service national law firm with offices from coast to coast, announces two new litigators have joined the firm. Partners Robin Nunn and Jennifer Park join the firm’s offices in Washington, D.C. and New York, and Chicago, respectively.
IL lawmakers OK bill to limit risk of financial ruin for businesses targeted by biometrics class actions
The Illinois House has passed legislation to reform the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. The legislation would specify that the law's costly damages demands should be applied per person, not per fingerprint or other biometric scan. Biz groups say the reforms are welcome, but more are needed
Man accuses Cushing Transportation of Failing to Pay Overtime Wages
A man has filed a lawsuit against Cushing Transportation, alleging the company failed to pay him overtime wages. The case highlights potential violations of federal and state labor laws.
Woman sues Menard, Inc. for negligence in slip and fall accident
Lisa Belmer is suing Menard, Inc. for over $75,000, alleging negligence that led to her severe injuries from a slip and fall accident in one of their retail stores in 2017. She claims the store failed to maintain safe premises.
Live Well Chiropractic accuses healthcare corporations of collusion and under-reimbursement
In a class action complaint filed in Illinois, Live Well Chiropractic PLLC alleges that several healthcare corporations have colluded to underpay healthcare providers. The plaintiff seeks judgment for the alleged financial struggles caused by this scheme.
Man sues Village of Melrose Park and its police officers after brutal beating
A man named Michael Boehmer has filed a lawsuit against the Village of Melrose Park and several of its police officers, alleging unlawful detention, physical attack, and constitutional violations. The case is now pending in the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois.
Woman sues Maywood Park District alleging disability discrimination and retaliation
The article covers a lawsuit filed by Lonette Hall against Maywood Park District for alleged violations of the ADA and FMLA. The suit claims disability-based discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Judge says psychiatrists must end class action over Board certification maintenance programs
A federal judge has a class action brought by a group of psychiatrists vs American Board of Psychology and Neurology, in which ABPN was accused of unfairly using monopoly power over certifications to force participation in certification maintenance programs, allegedly encroaching on continuing ed market
Appeals court: Indiana U. violated male student's rights by expelling him from med school without hearing over abuse claims
Judges said the man must be identified by his real name in future court filings if he wishes to continue his action vs Indiana University. The man had been accused of abuse by an unidentified female student.
Man sues Ramrod Distribution for unpaid overtime wages
A former employee of Ramrod Distribution, Curtis Hill, has filed a lawsuit against the company for not paying him proper overtime wages. The case highlights issues around labor laws and fair compensation.
Reed Smith welcomes Director of Applied AI Richard Robbins
Reed Smith welcomed its first director of applied artificial intelligence (AI), Richard Robbins. In this role, Robbins will lead the design and development of generative AI, predictive AI, data science and other disciplines for the delivery of Reed Smith’s legal and business services.
Man sues Chase Real Estate and others for alleged illegal real estate activities
A man named Ger-Lih Lin has filed a lawsuit against several defendants including Chase Real Estate, alleging illegal activities related to real estate transactions. The case is currently in the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois.
Woman accuses Simple Laboratories, LLC of Racial Discrimination and Retaliation
In a recent lawsuit, a woman alleges racial discrimination and retaliation by her former employer, Simple Laboratories. The plaintiff claims she was subjected to constant derogatory comments and was ignored when she sought redress from the company's HR department.
Commercial Truck Driver Sues Village of Posen for Alleged Illegal Ticketing Scheme
In a class-action lawsuit, a commercial truck driver accuses the Village of Posen of running an illegal ticketing scheme. The suit alleges that Posen is denying truckers their legal rights and exploiting the system for revenue.
Woman sues Select Rehabilitation LLC alleging retaliation after exposing fraudulent practices
A woman has filed a lawsuit against Select Rehabilitation LLC accusing them of retaliatory actions after she exposed fraudulent billing practices within the company. The case seeks recovery for damages and civil penalties under the Federal False Claims Act and the Illinois Whistleblower Act.
Dolton cop says Henyard, police commanders violated law by promoting unqualified officers to sergeant
A Dolton Police officer has filed suit against the village and controversy-plagued Mayor Tiffany Henyard, accusing the village of illegally passing him over for promotion to sergeant and then illegally suspending him without pay for filing a report with a state police oversight board to report a fellow officer who was writing bogus parking tickets
Woman sues Roundy's Illinois LLC for injuries of a permanent and lasting nature
In a lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Gina Niemi-Yagoub alleges that she sustained permanent injuries due to Roundy's Illinois LLC. The case, which was initially filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, has been moved to federal court due to the high amount in controversy.
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Sponsors The Black Men Lawyers' Association's 2024 Global Summit and Black-Tie Scholarship Gala
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is proudly sponsoring the Black Men Lawyers’ Association’s (“BMLA”) annual Global Summit and Black-Tie Scholarship Gala on June 6-8, 2024 in Chicago, IL.
Man accuses Costco Wholesale Corporation of racial discrimination and retaliation
A man named Darras Miller has filed a lawsuit against Costco alleging racial discrimination and retaliation. The case unfolds in Illinois with serious allegations towards supervisors at Costco.
Man accuses Target Corporation of violations of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act and retaliatory discharge
He alleges that during his employment, Target discriminated against him due to his exercise of rights under the IWCA. He is seeking no less than $50,000 in damages.