Does IL workers' comp law trump biometrics class actions over fingerprint scans? Appeals court poised to answer
Employers across state watching to see if courts will award relief from 'massive, potentially ruinous' class action lawsuits over technical violations of the IL BIPA law, in which no one was actually harmed.
Judge says Chicago's Millennium Park speech rules 'chilled' First Amendment-protected religious speech, petition passing rights
“If nothing else at all, the First Amendment protects religious speech and the freedom to petition,” the judge wrote, granting injunction asked by Wheaton students, petition passers
Judge says Metra police union president who resigned wasn't working under 'unbearable' conditions
Former officer allowed to continue with allegations of improper retaliation
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- Feb. 14: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "personal injury(motor vehicle)" cases
- Feb. 14: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "tort(not personal injury)" cases
- Feb. 14: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "joint action" cases
- Feb. 14: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "contract" cases
- Circuit Court of Cook County: Actions Taken on Feb. 14
- Feb. 14: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "property damage" cases
- Feb. 14: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "personal injury(motor vehicle) subrogation" cases
- Case activity for Carolyn Greenfield vs Diamond Resort Int on Feb. 18
- Case activity for Capital One Bank vs Cynthia E. Corcino on Feb. 18
- Case activity for Fifth Third Bank vs Syed Q. Bukhari on Feb. 18
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Appeals panel: Cook County GOP can't make rules to prevent Democrat from being elected party committeeman
The appeals panel said the committeeman office performs both party and public functions, so voters' choice prevails.
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Court reverses judgment for Direct Auto in man's lawsuit over rescinding of policy after his car was stolen, crashed
A man who claims his discount car insurer sells policies it never intends to pay out will have another chance in court after judges with the Illinois Second District Appellate Court reversed summary judgment granted to the insurer. -
Binny's Beverage Depot targeted by class action over worker fingerprint scans
Class action against popular Chicago area liquor store chain one of the latest to be filed under the Illinois BIPA law against employers -
Class action: Tech firm Clarifai scanned OKCupid pics to train face recognition A.I., broke IL privacy law
Complaint asks for court to order Clarifai to 'disgorge profits' earned from alleged illegal photo scans -
Jury awards Motorola Solutions $764M in copyright, stolen secrets lawsuit vs Hytera
After receiving maximum award from jury, Chicago-based Motorola Solutions will next seek injunction vs Hytera to block continued use of allegedly pilfered products
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State CourtAppeals panel says traffic concerns don't give Libertyville enough reasons to squash subdivision sought by Archdiocese
Archdiocese says Libertyville's rezoning denial suppressed its land value, thwarted sale to a developer
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LawsuitsAppeals court: Deal means man can't sue city, cops for alleged coverup to help cop accused of pushing him out window
Appeals court says the settlement prevents all lawsuits for all claims relating to the incident, including the alleged scheme to protect the officer.
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Hot TopicsIL Atty. Gen., others, ask EPA to make national EtO regulations mirror those in Illinois
Illinois' Attorney General has asked the EPA to tighten EtO emissions standards, even after the attorney general had argued those emissions standards had no bearing on the ability of the state to shut down a medical device sterilization plant for emitting EtO.
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LawsuitsJudge says two Chicago cops can't be sued for searching, damaging couple's home without warrant
Judge says no evidence has been presented to show the officers acted with a "deliberate intention to cause harm" or "utter indifference" for the couple's property.
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Campaigns & ElectionsPritzker: 'Facts do not support' IL government hiring monitor's accusations Pritzker moves slowed reforms
New court filing accuses special master of ambushing governor's office with accusations in report to federal judge
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LawsuitsHarvey stip clubs sue city over liquor license changes, slow walking of renewal applications
The clubs say the city can't change liquor license rules to force them to close at midnight, and has dragged its feet on renewing licenses
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Federal CourtWeWork wants facial recognition biometrics class action dismissed
Company says disputes belong in arbitration, also said worker's claims are insufficient
