Cook County Record News
Foxx files suit to get Viverette removed from office in Ford Heights over past criminal convictions
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx has filed a lawsuit seeking to remove Ford Heights Village Trustee Jimmy Viverette from office due to his past criminal convictions.
Society Insurance says shouldn't be obligated to cover Cermak Produce vs employees' biometrics class action
Society Insurance has filed a lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court seeking a declaratory judgment that it is not obligated to provide insurance coverage to Cermak Produce, a Chicago-area supermarket chain, in connection with a class action lawsuit.
Plaintiff Alleges Data Breach at Chicago-Based University Compromised Personal Information
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Saint Xavier University alleging negligence in safeguarding personal data following a significant data breach.
Plaintiff alleges former employer Crosstown Real Estate of age discrimination
Cheryl Hanna has taken legal action against Crosstown Real Estate for alleged age discrimination during her tenure as a real estate agent.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against retail giant following slip-and-fall incident
A slip-and-fall accident at a Bartlett-based store has led Robert Merheb to file a lawsuit against The Home Depot USA and The Home Depot Inc., citing negligence as the cause of his injuries.
Village Police Accused of False Arrest by Local Resident
Samuel Gonzalez has filed a lawsuit against the Village of Summit and two police officers for allegedly conducting a false arrest without probable cause or a warrant in June 2023.
Former Employee Alleges Pippin's Tavern Violated Overtime Pay Laws
Heron Rivera has taken legal action against Pippin's Tavern in Chicago for allegedly failing to pay him overtime wages despite working extensive hours beyond a typical workweek.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Retail Giant Following Workplace Injury
Stephen Termunde has taken legal action against Wal-Mart Associates Inc., claiming wrongful termination following a workplace injury that exacerbated his existing health issues.
Plaintiff alleges tech company violated labor laws
Tiffany Khoshaba has filed a lawsuit against Barking Labs Corp., known as Fi, alleging labor law violations including unpaid overtime and discrimination due to disability.
Plaintiff alleges Skyline Business Solutions violated ADA and Title VII
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Skyline Business Solutions alleging disability discrimination and sexual harassment under ADA and Title VII laws.
Plaintiff alleges former employer One Rail Group violated wage laws
David Fuller has launched a class action lawsuit against his former employer One Rail Group for alleged violations of federal and state wage laws regarding unpaid overtime and unauthorized deductions from employee paychecks.
Plaintiff alleges Village discriminated based on age and gender
Michelle Geier has filed a lawsuit against the Village of Bolingbrook and its Police Chief Michael Rompa in federal court alleging age and gender discrimination along with retaliation following an injury sustained on duty as a police officer.
Illinois Resident Alleges Negligence Against Major Cinema Chain Following Injury Incident
Shirley Ross has filed a lawsuit against Cinemark USA alleging negligence after suffering severe injuries at one of their theaters.
Artist Sues Online Marketplaces for Copyright Infringement
Artist Jonas Sebastian Jodicke has filed a lawsuit against several unidentified online entities for allegedly selling unauthorized products derived from his copyrighted artworks.
Caregiver Sues Crystal Home Health Care Over Alleged FMLA Violations
Kenyetta Harris has filed a lawsuit against Crystal Home Health Care alleging violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Plaintiff alleges former employer Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center violated ADA
Saira Khan has taken legal action against Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center alleging violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Former Employee Alleges Greek Restaurant Violated Overtime Pay Laws
Mario Espinosa Olguin has filed a collective action lawsuit against Thassos Authentic Greek Restaurant alleging violations of labor laws concerning unpaid overtime wages.
Former Employee Alleges Amerikoa Ingredients LLC Violated Labor Laws
Enrique Pedraza has filed a lawsuit against his former employer Amerikoa Ingredients LLC alleging violations of labor laws related to unpaid wages and misclassification as an exempt employee.
Plaintiff alleges racial discrimination by Chicago Police Officers during traffic stop
Desmen Northington has filed a lawsuit against three Chicago police officers and the city itself over alleged racial discrimination during a traffic stop in September 2024.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence by Saint Xavier University Following Data Breach
A recent class action lawsuit accuses Saint Xavier University of negligence following a significant data breach exposing personal information such as Social Security numbers.