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Saturday, November 2, 2024

Benjamin Kibbey News


Class action accuses debt collector Unifin of improperly sharing debtor info with letter vendor

By Benjamin Kibbey |
A Winnebago County man has filed a class action suit against collection agency, Unifin, alleging the company engaged in unlawful practices while attempting to collect a debt.

Class action accuses University Club of Chicago over worker fingerprint scans

By Benjamin Kibbey |
The University Club of Chicago has been hit with a class action lawsuit, accusing it of improperly requiring workers to scan their fingerprints to prove their identity when punching the clock at work, allegedly violating Illinois' biometrics privacy law.

Pexco, Siffron plastics employee pursuing class action over worker fingeprint scans

By Benjamin Kibbey |
Plastics manufacturers Siffron and Pexco have been hit with a class action, accusing them of improperly requiring workers to scan fingerprints, allegedly without proper notice and consent under Illinois' biometrics privacy law.

Brooklyn woman brings class action vs debt collector Harris & Harris, accuses firm of sharing personal info

By Benjamin Kibbey |
A Brooklyn woman is pursuing a class action lawsuit against Harris and Harris, Ltd., alleging that the company engaged in unlawful collection practices.

Woman seeks class action against debt collector Everest Receivable, alleging misleading info in email

By Benjamin Kibbey |
An Illinois woman is pursuing a class action lawsuit Everest Receivable Services, Inc. and DNF Associates, alleging that the companies violated federal and state law in their debt collection practices.

Ex-TCC Wireless worker brings another class action over TCC employee fingerprint scans

By Benjamin Kibbey |
A Cook County woman is pursuing a class action lawsuit against TCC Wireless, LLC., alleging that the company illegally shared her biometric date.

Property management firm says lawyers failed to reveal rental caps on condo units purchased in Chicago's Fulton Market

By Benjamin Kibbey |
MHM properties and Management, LLC, a Chicago-based company, is suing law firm Morton J. Rubin, P.C., alleging a failure in representation in connection with the purchase of condominium units in the Peoria Street Condominium complex.

Class action says debt collector Portfolio Recovery Associates used deceptive, unfair practices

By Benjamin Kibbey |
A class action lawsuit was recently filed against Portfolio Recovery Associates in Cook County Circuit Court, related to allegations of unlawful collection practices by the company.

Casa Apartments faces class action over alleged failure to return security deposits

By Benjamin Kibbey |
Yelena and Rodion Turovets, former tenants of Casa Apartments LLC, recently filed a class action suit against the landlord in Cook County Circuit Court, related to alleged withholding of security deposits at the end of lease terms.

Class action vs GM Financial alleges lender cancelled auto payment plan prematurely, then repossessed cars

By Benjamin Kibbey |
Americredit Financial Services, which does business as GM Financial, is facing a class action lawsuit in Cook County, accusing the company of improperly repossessing cars.

Chicago law firm sued by former client for missed filing deadline in personal injury suit vs American Airlines

By Benjamin Kibbey |
Jesus Solorzano has filed suit against his former attorney, Brian Hercule and the Law Offices of John S. Eliasik, who represented him in a personal injury claim against American Airlines.

Chicago apartments manager JSJ Properties sued in class action over handling of security deposit funds

By Benjamin Kibbey |
Apartment property manager JSJ Properties LLC is facing a class action lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court accusing the company of mishandling security deposit funds on behalf of tenants at the company's properties.