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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

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Book editors sue former publisher for copyright infringement, false advertising

By Andrew Thomason |
A recently filed federal lawsuit marks a new chapter in an ongoing dispute between the editors of a book about a long-term education experiment in Winnetka, Ill. and the book’s former publisher.





Appellate court affirms nearly $2M award to bicyclist who sued city for negligence

By Andrew Thomason |
An appeals panel this month upheld nearly $2 million in damages the City of Chicago was ordered to pay a man who broke his left shoulder in a bicycling accident.


Man files class action RICO suit over websites that display mug shots

By Andrew Thomason |
A Cook County man has filed a class action lawsuit against two Texas companies after his name and booking picture appeared on the website bustedmugshots.com.


Man files racial, sexual harrassment suit against former employer

By Andrew Thomason |
A man is seeking a jury trial for alleged racial and sexual harassment that he claims cost him his job.

Helzberg removes proposed class action suit over diamond weight to federal court

By Andrew Thomason |
Helzberg Diamond Shops Inc. has removed a class action lawsuit involving the weight of its diamonds from Cook County Circuit Court to federal court.




ARDC hearing board recommends disbarment for Oak Brook attorney

By Andrew Thomason |
A hearing board of the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) has recommended an Oak Brook attorney be disbarred for misappropriating more than $2 million from a client.