Cook County Record News
Plaintiff Alleges Municipal Corporation Violated ADA and FMLA Leading to Wrongful Termination
David Herberger has taken legal action against the Village of Bourbonnais following what he claims was an unjust termination linked to his disability accommodations under ADA and FMLA rights.
Plaintiff Alleges Hair Care Giant Violates ADA by Failing Website Accessibility
Andre Battle has taken legal action against Bumble and Bumble, LLC for allegedly failing to make their website accessible to visually-impaired users.
Former Technician Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Telecommunications Giant
Michael Singleton has taken legal action against AT&T Corporation alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination just before reaching significant pension milestones.
Plaintiff alleges misconduct against former detectives leading to wrongful conviction
Oscar Soto has filed a lawsuit against former detectives from the Chicago Police Department and the City of Chicago alleging wrongful conviction due to fabricated evidence and misconduct.
Plaintiff Alleges Retaliation Against Community College Over Whistleblowing
A former faculty member has filed a lawsuit against Oakton Community College alleging wrongful termination following whistleblowing on unethical practices like grade inflation to secure funding fraudulently.
Plaintiff (healthcare marketing data firm) sues Defendant (medical media company) over alleged misuse of proprietary database
Medical Marketing Service has filed a lawsuit against The Wyanoke Group's Healio division for allegedly continuing to use their proprietary physician database after contract termination.
Plaintiff Artist Alleges Online Retailers' Copyright Infringement
Artist Cindy Searles has filed a lawsuit against various online retailers for allegedly infringing on her copyrighted works by selling unauthorized products derived from her creations.
Plaintiff alleges wrongful termination by former employer Amtrak due to disability discrimination
A former employee has taken legal action against Amtrak after being terminated allegedly due to discrimination linked to caring for his disabled son.
Former Employee Alleges Misclassification Against Laci Transport Inc., Claims Unpaid Overtime
Jaylin White has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, Laci Transport Inc., claiming misclassification as an independent contractor led to denied overtime pay—a violation of multiple labor laws.
Elementary School Accused of Negligence Following Alleged Assault on Student
A shocking incident at Marya Yates Elementary School has led Monik Harron to file a lawsuit against Elementary School District 159 after her son was allegedly assaulted by a school employee.
Plaintiff alleges Village Police Officer used Excessive Force
Lavon Vaughns has filed a lawsuit accusing Officer P.O. Fiordirosa and the Village of Markham of excessive force following an incident in May 2023 where he was allegedly wrongfully detained and injured by police actions without probable cause
Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Sues Skincare Company Over Website Accessibility Violations
Kalari Jackson Girtley has filed a lawsuit against Derma Made LLC for allegedly violating her rights under the ADA by failing to provide an accessible website for visually-impaired users.
Plaintiff Alleges Charter School Negligence After Assault on Child
In a lawsuit filed on December 4th in Chicago's federal court system, Shanavia Clark accuses KIPP Chicago Schools and others of negligence following an alleged assault on her daughter by another parent at school premises last March.
Riverside MHP LLC alleges breach of contract against Franklin E. DeHaan Living Trust over mobile home park sale
In a complex legal dispute filed in December 2024 by Riverside MHP LLC against Franklin E. DeHaan Living Trust in Illinois federal court, allegations have surfaced regarding fraudulent representations during a mobile home park sale transaction...
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Food Manufacturer
Cinthia Magaly Sosa Santana has sued Dutch-American Foods for alleged racial discrimination and sexual harassment during her tenure as a forklift driver at their facility in Illinois.
Plaintiff Alleges E-Commerce Entities Infringe on Animated Series Copyrights
Michael Salcedo has filed a lawsuit against several e-commerce entities for allegedly selling counterfeit products based on his popular animated series, Alphabet Lore.
Transportation Alliance Bank accuses logistics company Dovgal Express of breaching multi-million dollar loan agreements
In a recent court filing by Transportation Alliance Bank against Dovgal Express in Illinois' Northern District Court on December 6th highlights significant breaches concerning two major business loans amounting over $2 million dollars collectively...
Plaintiffs Allege Local Restaurant Chain Violated ADA Due to Inaccessible Facilities
A lawsuit has been filed against Steak'n Egger and Gold Rush Amusement for allegedly violating ADA requirements by failing to provide accessible facilities at their Cicero location.
Former Employee Alleges Sexual Discrimination Against Commercial Food Service Company
Brandon R. Ingram has filed a lawsuit against Taylor Commercial Food Service alleging sexual discrimination during his employment tenure ending in June 2023.
Plaintiff alleges retail giant discriminated under ADA
A former sales associate has filed a lawsuit against Macy’s Retail Holdings for alleged violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.