Cook County Record News
Plaintiff alleges lighting manufacturer’s negligence over hazardous product recall
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Good Earth Lighting for failing to adequately address a recall involving dangerous rechargeable lights prone to overheating and causing fires.
JK North America alleges breach of contract by logistics provider Traffic Tech
JK North America has filed a lawsuit against logistics provider Traffic Tech over alleged breaches of a warehousing agreement involving $4 million worth of goods stored in New Jersey.
Former Employee Alleges Age Discrimination Against Retail Company
Paul Dowling has filed a lawsuit against his former employer Fairplay Inc., alleging age discrimination under federal law after losing his job at age 61.
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Restaurant Chain
Ciara Komeh has filed a lawsuit against Ashkar 15 Inc., operating as Fontano's Subs & Pizzeria, alleging racial discrimination and harassment during her employment period in late 2024.
Chicago Resident Alleges Civil Rights Violations by Police Officers During Traffic Stop
Daiquan R. Bennett has filed a lawsuit against two police officers and the City of Chicago over alleged civil rights violations during a traffic stop in December 2022 that led to wrongful charges later dismissed in court.
Plaintiffs accuse Genetic Testing Company FamilyTreeDNA of Unlawful Data Sharing
A class action lawsuit has been filed against FamilyTreeDNA for allegedly sharing customers' sensitive genetic data with third-party advertisers without consent.
Plaintiffs Allege Major Cosmetics Companies' Products Cause Hair Loss
Three women have filed a class action lawsuit against Mielle Organics LLC and The Procter & Gamble Company over claims that their hair care products cause hair loss and other injuries.
Plaintiff Alleges City Officials' Misconduct Led to Wrongful Conviction
A man wrongfully convicted for his grandmother's murder has filed a lawsuit against city officials and police officers after spending over three decades in prison.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Datascan Field Services LLC
Anthony “Toni” Fowler has filed a lawsuit against Datascan Field Services LLC alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Former Employee Alleges University Hospital Discriminated Based on Disability and Age
Michon Ryce has filed a lawsuit against The University of Chicago Medical Center alleging discrimination based on disability and age under federal laws including ADA and ADEA.
Employee Class Action Alleges Food Supplier Violated Overtime Pay Laws and Biometric Privacy
Raheem Muhammad has filed a class action lawsuit against his former employer Berner Food & Beverage LLC alleging violations of federal overtime pay laws and state biometric privacy statutes.
Former Employees Accuse Local Restaurant of Overtime Pay Violations
Two former employees have filed a lawsuit against Napolita Pizza and Wine Bar alleging violations of labor laws concerning unpaid overtime wages.
Former Employee Alleges Chicago-Based Sushi Chain Violated Overtime Laws
Orlando Loyola has taken legal action against his former employer Happy Sushi WP LLC for alleged violations of overtime payment laws.
Plaintiff alleges systemic judicial misconduct by defendant attorneys and judges violating constitutional rights
Yolanda S. Gill has filed a lawsuit against several prominent figures alleging systemic violations of her constitutional rights during a protracted divorce proceeding spanning nearly two decades.
Cloud-Based CRM Provider Accused by Customers Over Data Breach Negligence
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Set Forth Inc., a cloud-based CRM provider accused of failing to protect sensitive customer data resulting in a major data breach affecting approximately 1.5 million individuals.
Veteran Business Owner Alleges Civil Rights Violations Against Illinois Gaming Board
Matthew Monson has filed a lawsuit alleging civil rights violations by the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB).
Digital Artist Sues Online Retailers for Copyright Infringement
Tatiana Andreevna Makeeva has filed a lawsuit against multiple online retailers accused of selling unauthorized reproductions of her copyrighted artwork.
Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Sues Skincare Company Over Website Accessibility Violations
Kalari Jackson Girtley has filed a lawsuit against Caleel + Hayden LLC over claims their skincare brand's website is inaccessible to visually-impaired users like herself.
Visually Impaired Plaintiff Sues Tool Company Over Website Accessibility Violations
Howard Wilson has filed a class-action lawsuit against Apollo Tools for failing to make its website accessible to visually impaired users as required by the ADA.
Niigata Machine Techno Co., Ltd., Japanese Manufacturer Sues Dynamic Intl Over Contractual Dispute
Niigata Machine Techno Co., Ltd., a Japanese manufacturing firm, has initiated legal proceedings against Dynamic Intl of Wisconsin over an alleged contractual ambiguity concerning machine sales agreements.