Cook County Record News
Employee Alleges Workforce Management Company Violated Biometric Privacy Laws
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Harri (US), LLC by Tomas Jones over alleged violations of biometric privacy laws concerning employee facial recognition data collection without proper consent.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Chicago Hotel Under Civil Rights Laws
Onyinye Nnabuogor has filed a lawsuit against CH Illinois LLC d/b/a The Ivy Hotel alleging workplace discrimination based on sex and disability under Title VII and ADA laws.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination by Major Printing Company Under ADA
Hashsham Noor has filed a lawsuit against R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company alleging discrimination based on disability under the ADA and retaliation under FMLA after being terminated shortly after returning from medical leave
Oak Street Health accused of Racial Discrimination by Former Employee
An Indiana resident has filed a lawsuit against Oak Street Health alleging racial discrimination during his employment with them starting in 2020.
Crypto-Gaming Pioneer Alleges Market Manipulation Against Established Trading Firm
FractureLabs OU has taken legal action against Jump Trading LLC in a case filed on October 15th in Illinois federal court.
Survivor Alleges Hotel Enabled Sex Trafficking Under Federal Law
A lawsuit has been filed against a Romeoville hotel accused of facilitating sex trafficking activities on its premises in violation of federal law.
Medical Assistant Alleges Discrimination Against Healthcare Employer Under ADA & ADEA
Deidre A. Ziolkowski has filed a lawsuit against Advocate Health alleging discrimination based on disability and age under federal laws including ADA and ADEA.
Plaintiff Alleges Major Pharmacy Chain Engaged in Age Discrimination
Diane Best has filed a lawsuit against Walgreen Pharmacy Services Midwest LLC alleging age discrimination under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).
Pharmaceutical Company Accused of Negligence Over Hearing Loss Drug
A lawsuit has been filed against Horizon Therapeutics USA alleging their drug Tepezza caused permanent hearing loss in a patient. Bryan Hale claims he suffered severe auditory damage following treatment with the medication meant for Thyroid Eye Disease (TED). The case raises questions about pharmaceutical responsibility and adequate consumer warnings.
BRABUS GmbH alleges Online Retailers Sold Counterfeit Products Violating Trademark Rights
BRABUS GmbH has taken legal action against numerous online retailers accused of selling counterfeit products bearing its trademarks without authorization. Filed in Illinois federal court on October 16th, this lawsuit seeks injunctive relief along with monetary damages for trademark infringement and related claims against foreign-based defendants exploiting e-commerce platforms like Amazon and PayPal.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Chicago Hotel Under Civil Rights Laws
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against The Ivy Hotel in Chicago alleging sexual harassment and discrimination based on sex and disability under Title VII and ADA laws. Filed by Onyinye Nnabuogor on October 16th in federal court, the suit seeks compensation for alleged wrongful termination linked to discriminatory practices within the hotel management structure.
Former City Letter Carrier Alleges Sexual Harassment Against USPS Manager
Lovette A. Miles has filed a lawsuit against USPS and an acting manager alleging sexual harassment and assault during her tenure as a city letter carrier in Chicago. The complaint highlights failure by USPS management to address previous misconduct complaints against Walter Miles, leading to severe emotional distress for Lovette A. Miles following an alleged assault in October 2023.
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Major Railway Company
Ron Morris has filed a lawsuit against BNSF Railway Company alleging racial discrimination and retaliation after being repeatedly denied re-employment opportunities since his termination in 2013. The case brings attention to potential systemic issues within the railway industry regarding minority hiring practices.
Former Senior Medical Director Alleges CVS Health Corporation Engaged in Discrimination
Dr. Carol Palackdharry has filed a lawsuit against CVS Health Corporation alleging discrimination based on sex, age, and disability during her tenure as Senior Medical Director at Aetna's ActiveHealth Management division.
She claims wrongful termination following retaliation after reporting inappropriate conduct by Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Rubens.
The case seeks damages for lost wages among other reliefs.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Logistics Giant DSV Air & Sea
Iryna Slizhova has filed a lawsuit against DSV Air & Sea for alleged workplace discrimination based on sex and national origin during her tenure as an Air Export Coordinator. The complaint details harassment by supervisors leading up to her termination under false pretenses of downsizing while seeking damages for emotional distress among other reliefs.
Yorkville Residents Allege Police Misconduct Following Altercation at Local Bar
Two Yorkville residents have filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful arrest after an altercation at Rowdy's Bar led to serious charges based on allegedly false reports by local police officers and others involved. Represented by attorney Danielle A. Pinkston, they seek damages for emotional distress following their acquittal on all charges related to the incident.
Game Developer Alleges Fraud Against Crypto-Trading Firm Over Token Scheme
An independent game developer has launched a lawsuit against a well-known trading firm over allegations of fraud involving their cryptocurrency token offering. The lawsuit accuses the trading firm of orchestrating a pump-and-dump scheme that led to significant financial losses for the developer while profiting themselves significantly from market manipulation tactics.
Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Former Employer R.R.Donnelley & Sons Under ADA
Hashsham Noor has filed a lawsuit against R.R.Donnelley & Sons Company alleging discrimination based on disability under the ADA and retaliation under FMLA laws after being terminated following hostile treatment from his supervisor Erfan Memon upon returning from medical leave.
Plaintiff Alleges Transportation Company Violated Overtime Pay Laws
LaDonna Charles has filed a lawsuit against Sunrise Bus LLC alleging violations of federal and state labor laws concerning unpaid overtime wages during her employment as a driver performing multiple roles without proper compensation adjustments. The case seeks class action status to include other similarly affected employees seeking back pay and damages.
Crypton Future Media accuses e-commerce operators of trademark infringement
Crypton Future Media has filed a lawsuit against unnamed e-commerce operators for allegedly selling counterfeit products bearing its trademarks without authorization. Filed in the Northern District of Illinois on October 16, this case highlights significant issues surrounding online trademark infringement affecting brands like Hatsune Miku globally recognized under Crypton's portfolio.