News from 2024
Christina Munkacsy sues Gregory Auto for sexual harassment and discrimination
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Christina Munkacsy has filed a lawsuit against Gregory Auto, LLC, also known as Gregory Mitsubishi.
Judge rejects workers' class action vs Advocate over medical history questions
The class action lawsuit is one of dozens of similar actions accusing employers of violating Illinois' genetic privacy law by asking workers about their and their families' medical histories. The judge said he did not believe the questions, asked during a physical exam, amounted to a violation of the law
Formic Technologies sues Raumak North America for breach of contract
Formic Technologies, Inc has filed a lawsuit against Raumak North America, Inc in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
James B Scully sues AVM Biotechnology, Inc. for breach of contract
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, James B. Scully has filed a lawsuit against AVM Biotechnology, Inc., Theresa Deisher, Daniel Spina, and Gerald McLean.
Scott Maltz sues United Airlines Inc. for negligence leading to near-death experience
In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Scott Maltz, Susan Maltz, Kevin Maltz, Steven Maltz, Amanda Gaisford, Jennifer Wesman and Craig Wesman have filed a lawsuit against United Airlines Inc.
Ebony Everson sues United States of America for negligence leading to death
In the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Western Division, plaintiffs Ebony Everson, Sabrina Everson, and Bobby Everson Sr. have filed a lawsuit against the United States of America under case ID 1:24-cv-03320 on April 24th, 2024.
Rocio Lopez Cruz sues Villa Nail Salon & Spa, Inc. for unpaid overtime wages
Rocio Lopez Cruz has filed a lawsuit against Villa Nail Salon & Spa, Inc. and Vinnie Nguyen in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
D'Angelo Brown sues G. Sullo for violation of civil rights
D'Angelo Brown has filed a lawsuit against Melrose Park police officers G. Sullo, C. Fogg, Sgt. Rodriguez, and the Village of Melrose Park in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Case No. 24-cv-3360) on April 25, 2024.
Walgreen Co. sues Therabody for breach of contract related to the sale of massage therapy devices
Walgreen Co. has filed a lawsuit against Therabody, Inc. for breach of contract in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, under case number 24-cv-3218 on April 22, 2024.
Brittany Hebeler sues Rooster Ag’ Realty, Inc. for gender discrimination and retaliation
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Brittany Hebeler has filed a lawsuit against Rooster Ag’ Realty, Inc.
Trich Enterprises sues City of Batavia for alleged racial discrimination and violation of property rights
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, a lawsuit has been filed by Trich Enterprises, LLC and E. Hope Lootens against the City of Batavia and several individuals associated with it.
Lawyers seek $95M fees for settlements with 10 elite U.S. schools over alleged fin aid collusion
The lawsuit accuses 17 top U.S. colleges and universities, locally including Notre Dame, University of Chicago and Northwestern, of allegedly violating federal antitrust law by limiting financial aid and boosting the cost to attend their schools. Ten schools have settled thus far, collectively paying $285M
Lawsuit says Northwestern failed Jewish students by 'coddling' pro-Hamas, 'terror-supporting' encampment
A class action lawsuit accuses Northwestern University of a breach of contract with its Jewish students by allowing a pro-Hamas rife with antisemitic bigotry to continue on the campus' central lawn, allegedly in violation of university policies
Chrysoula sues Great Northern Insurance for breach of contract and declaratory judgment
In the First District, First Division court on April 22, 2024, Chrysoula Dana (plaintiff-appellee) filed a lawsuit against Great Northern Insurance Company (defendant-appellant) for declaratory judgment and breach of contract.
Francine Welborn sues Charles Truitt for violation of constitutional rights resulting in death
In the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, a lawsuit has been filed by plaintiff Francine Welborn, as representative of the estate of Lovelle Antonio Jordan, against defendants Charles Truitt, Warden of the Stateville Correctional Center, and unknown Joe Doe correctional officers.
Judge says United Airlines workers can't keep trying to sue airline over Covid vax mandate; Appeal filed
The judge said plaintiffs haven't yet presented enough evidence to back up their claims the airline improperly discriminated against them by firing them or taking action against them to enforce the airline's Covid vaccine mandate.
Monica Bolyard sues Walgreens Boots Alliance for selling carcinogenic acne treatment products
Monica Bolyard, on behalf of herself and a class of others similarly situated, has filed a lawsuit against Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Case No. 1:24-cv-03138) on April 18, 2024.
Brian Sesto sues Pilkington North America for personal injury due to roof collapse
Brian Sesto has filed a lawsuit against Pilkington North America, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, under case ID 1:24-cv-03149, on April 19, 2024.
Daniel Catalan sues C&M Baling Systems Inc. for negligence and breach of duty
In the Circuit Court of Cook County, plaintiff Daniel Catalan has filed a lawsuit against C&M Baling Systems, Inc., and C&M Baling Systems Holdings, LLC., both North Carolina corporations.
Ghaida Abdelrahman sues Windy City-Fox Motorsports for violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, and the Illinois Human Rights Act
In the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois - Eastern Division, plaintiffs Ghaida Abdelrahman and Nicholas Solis have filed a lawsuit against Windy City-Fox Motorsports, LLC, Anthony G. Gilgio, and Matthew Sheahan.