Cook County Record News
Inmate's Estate Sues Illinois Prison Officials Over Alleged Negligence Leading to Death
A new lawsuit filed in Illinois federal court accuses prison officials and healthcare providers of negligence leading to an inmate's tragic death during a heatwave.
Trucking Company Accused of Misclassifying Drivers Amidst Wage Theft Allegations
A new lawsuit accuses a trucking company and its owner of misclassifying delivery drivers as independent contractors to avoid paying fair wages.
Plaintiff alleges retail giant violated ADA & FMLA laws
Ellen Peterson is suing Wal-Mart Associates for alleged violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Municipal Corporation Over Disability Accommodation
Tamara A. Edmonson has filed a lawsuit against her former employer—the City of Joliet—alleging violations under FMLA and ADA due to their failure to accommodate her medical condition post-surgery and subsequent termination without cause.
Plaintiff (financial institution) sues Defendant (guarantor) for Breach of Guaranty
Continental Bank has filed a lawsuit against Michael Irwin for failing to honor his guaranty on an equipment finance agreement involving several trucks after Rysoti Inc.'s default on payments led to significant financial losses for the bank
Plaintiff Alleges Data Breach Against Online Account Administrator
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Set Forth, Inc., accusing it of failing to protect customer data resulting in a major data breach affecting over a million individuals.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Local Cafe Under Title VII
Ryan Fitzsimmons has filed a lawsuit against Sherwood Oaks Waffle Cafe alleging workplace discrimination based on sex and sexual orientation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Former Correctional Officer Alleges Age Discrimination Against Winnebago County Sheriff's Office
Michelle E. Lynch has filed a lawsuit against Winnebago County Sheriff's Office alleging age discrimination following her termination as a correctional officer at age 52.
Former Employee Alleges Car Dealership Wrongful Termination Over Wage Dispute
Sonny Morrison has filed a lawsuit against Napleton’s River Oaks Motors alleging wrongful termination after raising concerns about unpaid wages.
Data Breach Lawsuit: Customer Accuses Debt Relief Service Provider Set Forth Inc
A major class action lawsuit has been filed against Set Forth Inc., accusing them of inadequate data protection leading to a massive data breach affecting over a million customers.
Consumers Allege Paint Manufacturer Misled Them with False '2x Coverage' Claims
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Rust-Oleum Corporation alleging deceptive marketing practices related to their '2x Coverage Paint Products.'
Plaintiff Alleges Data Breach by Former Business Partners Set Forth and Centrex Software
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Set Forth and Centrex Software following a massive data breach affecting over 1.5 million people.
Plaintiff Consulting Firm Accuses Former Employee of Breaching Non-Compete Agreement
International Services Inc., a leading consulting firm based in Illinois, has filed a lawsuit against former employee Christopher J. Given for allegedly violating non-compete agreements and soliciting company employees and clients unlawfully while...
Plaintiff Alleges Government Negligence Led to Methadone Overdose Death
A lawsuit has been filed against the United States government for alleged negligence leading to Rodney Bradford's death from methadone toxicity while under federal care programs managed by UIC Mile Square Health Center staff including Dr.Nicole...
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.