Cook County Record News
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Louis Glunz Beer Inc
A former employee has taken legal action against Louis Glunz Beer Inc., accusing them of wrongful termination following a workplace injury.
Wheelchair User Sues Taco Bell Franchisee Over Accessibility Violations
Kimberly Aigner has filed a class-action lawsuit against AG Bells II LLC and AG Bells, LLC over alleged ADA violations at their Taco Bell locations due to excessive sloping in parking areas affecting wheelchair users' accessibility.
Plaintiff alleges pharmaceutical giant responsible for child's illness due to misleading infant formula
A new lawsuit has been filed against Abbott Laboratories by Nidaal Askar on behalf of their premature child who developed a serious intestinal disease after consuming cow’s milk-based formula produced by the company.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Violated ADA Through Discriminatory Termination
Joshua Hastings is suing his former employer Kunes Country C of Woodstock over allegations of disability discrimination following a workplace injury.
Plaintiff Alleges Website Inaccessibility Against ACME ELECTRIC MOTOR Inc., Violating ADA
A class action lawsuit has been filed by Howard Wilson against ACME ELECTRIC MOTOR Inc., claiming their website is inaccessible to visually impaired users and violates ADA regulations.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Amtrak alleging wrongful termination based on race and gender discrimination as well as retaliation for whistleblowing on safety issues.
Plaintiff alleges e-commerce site Coolstuffinc.Com violates ADA due to web inaccessibility
Constance Henry has filed a class action lawsuit against Coolstuffinc.
Plaintiff Alleges Casino Project Discriminates Against White Males
In a recent lawsuit filed in federal court, Mark Glennon accuses the City of Chicago and Bally's Corporation of enforcing discriminatory practices through a casino development agreement that excludes white males from participating in an IPO.
Plaintiff accuses Illinois Environmental Council of pregnancy discrimination
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against the Illinois Environmental Council alleging violations under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act after being terminated while pregnant.
Plaintiff alleges hotel group violated ADA in workplace discrimination case
Stephanie Captain has taken legal action against DG Hotel Group LLC and SUN Development & Management Corporation over alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), among other laws.
Visually-Impaired Customer Sues Ohio-Based Retailer Over Website Accessibility
Andre Battle has filed a class action lawsuit against Ohio Power Tool for allegedly failing to make their website accessible to visually-impaired users.
Plaintiff Alleges Fashion Brand Eric Javits Fails ADA Compliance
Tentya Booker has filed a lawsuit against fashion brand Eric Javits in Illinois federal court for failing to make its website accessible to visually impaired users like herself.
Visually Impaired Plaintiff Sues Online Retailer iHerb Over Website Accessibility Violations
Andre Battle has filed a class action lawsuit against iHerb in Illinois federal court alleging violations of the ADA due to their inaccessible website design for visually impaired users.
Plaintiff Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Former Employer GRG TFG Wacker LLC
Durrell Haynes has filed a lawsuit against GRG TFG Wacker LLC alleging racial discrimination during his employment as a line chef at Bar Mar in Chicago.
Florida Couple Sues Illinois Police Officers Over Alleged Unlawful Search
A Florida couple has taken legal action against an Illinois village police department following an alleged unconstitutional search of their home based on false claims made by a neighbor's daughter.
Former Employee Alleges Sexual Harassment Against Jamba Juice Operator
Eric Harrison has filed a lawsuit against Susu Hospitality Group d/b/a Jamba Juice alleging sexual harassment and discrimination during his brief tenure as a Shift Lead.
Plaintiffs accuse City Police Officers and Retail Giant Dick's Sporting Goods of Wrongful Arrest
Three men have filed a lawsuit against several Chicago police officers and Dick's Sporting Goods alleging wrongful arrest based on racial profiling and fabricated charges following an incident at a retail store in July 2024.
Plaintiff alleges clothing retailer H&M discriminated against him due to epilepsy
Javier Enriquez has filed a lawsuit against retail giant H&M alleging wrongful termination due to disability discrimination related to his epilepsy.
Legally Blind Plaintiff Accuses Food Retailer The Old Mill LLC of Violating ADA Over Website Accessibility
Tentya Booker has taken legal action against The Old Mill LLC for allegedly violating the Americans with Disabilities Act by failing to make its website accessible to visually impaired users like herself.
Former Employee Alleges Breach of Contract Against Trucking Academy Over Unpaid Commissions
Matthew Herman has taken legal action against Rock Gate Capital LLC and its CEO Steve Gold over unpaid wages and commissions during his tenure as a Business Development Representative.