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Paralegal Alleges Sexual Harassment Against Former Employer Matthew Kaplan
Cherilynn Ford has filed a lawsuit against her former employer Matthew Kaplan alleging sexual harassment and improper labor practices during her time as a paralegal at his law firm.
Plaintiff alleges transportation giant engaged in sexual harassment
A former Driver Supervisor has taken legal action against Greyhound Lines Inc., accusing them of fostering a hostile work environment marked by sexual harassment and retaliation under Title VII violations.
Plaintiff alleges former employer Jooprise Inc. violated wage laws
In a recent lawsuit filed in Illinois federal court by Chaesook Kang against her former employer Jooprise Inc., allegations have surfaced regarding unpaid overtime wages violating both federal and state labor laws.
Plaintiff alleges tech company unlawfully terminated him due to age discrimination
In a recent legal filing, David J. Pijut Jr., represented by Nathan C. Volheim from Sulaiman Law Group Ltd., has accused his former employer, 7 Layer Solutions Inc., of wrongful termination based on age discrimination under ADEA laws after being...
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Vision Care Company
A former project manager has filed a lawsuit against Versant Health alleging discrimination based on disability along with racial bias while working there between December '21 - February '23 .
Ex-employee accuses Old Second National Bank of Race-Based Discrimination
Nichole Cage has filed a lawsuit against Old Second National Bank alleging race-based discrimination and harassment during her tenure as an AVP Branch Manager.
Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Sues Restaurant Chain Over Website Accessibility Violations
Nicole Davis has filed a class-action lawsuit against Kitchen Kings, Inc., alleging their website violates accessibility standards under the ADA by being unusable for visually-impaired individuals.
Former Warehouse Manager Alleges Discrimination Against Logistics Company Under ADA
Kevin Johnson has filed a lawsuit against Elite XPO Cargo Systems alleging violations under both the Americans with Disabilities Act and Family Medical Leave Act following his termination after requesting medical leave due to anxiety-related issues.
Lyft Accused of Negligence After Former Driver Challenges Deactivation Over Alleged Incident
Ceresa Cohran has filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies Inc., Lyft Inc., and the City of Chicago over alleged wrongful deactivation as a rideshare driver due to an unverified safety incident claim.
Former Engineer Alleges Age and Disability Discrimination Against Former Employer ClearFlame Engines
Michael Kalagian has filed a lawsuit against his former employer ClearFlame Engines alleging age and disability discrimination after being terminated under suspicious circumstances.
Plaintiff accuses online account service provider Set Forth Inc. of failing to safeguard personal data
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Set Forth Inc., an online account administration service provider accused of inadequately protecting sensitive customer information leading to a massive data breach affecting around 1.5 million people.
Plaintiff alleges online service provider Set Forth Inc.'s negligence led to massive data breach
A new class action lawsuit has been filed against Set Forth Inc., accusing them of failing to protect sensitive customer information during a recent data breach affecting over a million individuals.
Chicago Resident Alleges Civil Rights Violations Against Coal City Police
Andre Alexander Harden-Rivera has filed a lawsuit against Coal City's police department claiming civil rights violations following an alleged unlawful arrest in April 2024.
Former Employee Alleges Kraft Heinz Foods Company Engaged in Sex-Based Discrimination
A former Senior National Account Manager at Kraft Heinz Foods Company has filed a lawsuit alleging sex-based discrimination following her termination in September 2024.
Man jailed for 5+ years before being cleared of murder charges sues Hazel Crest, cops
Jermaine Johnson has filed a lawsuit against several police officers and the Village of Hazel Crest after being allegedly wrongfully detained for nearly six years following a murder charge that a judge determined lacked probable cause or supporting evidence.
Plaintiff alleges unlawful detention by Chicago Heights Police Officers
Jamar E. Harris has filed a lawsuit against two police officers and the City of Chicago Heights following an allegedly unjustified traffic stop that led to his detention without charges.
Plaintiff Veteran Alleges City Government Negligence Over Sidewalk Accessibility
A veteran is suing Chicago for failing to maintain accessible sidewalks as required by law after experiencing a dangerous fall due to inadequate infrastructure compliance with ADA standards.
Former Employee Alleges Antioch Public Library District Violated Age and Disability Discrimination Laws
Kathyann Deaner has filed a lawsuit against Antioch Public Library District alleging age and disability discrimination during her tenure as a business manager.
Law Graduate Sues Prestigious University for Defamation Amid Career Ruin
Yasmeen Elagha has filed a lawsuit against Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law for defamation and discrimination after false allegations derailed her legal career.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against Saint Xavier University following massive data breach
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Saint Xavier University after a major data breach exposed sensitive personal information of over two hundred thousand individuals.