Cook County Record News
Professional Services Firm Accused of Data Breach Negligence
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Legacy Professionals LLP following a significant data breach that exposed sensitive personal information belonging to thousands.
Plaintiff alleges healthcare group violated ADA through discriminatory practices
Ariel Zamir has filed a lawsuit against Graham Healthcare Group claiming discrimination due to his disability under the ADA.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Wayfair Violated Family Medical Leave Act
Michael Bernat has filed a lawsuit against his former employer Wayfair LLC alleging violations under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Plaintiff alleges local brewing company engaged in racial discrimination
An Illinois man has filed a lawsuit against Galena Brewing Company for alleged racial discrimination leading to wrongful termination.
Plaintiffs Allege City Officials Violated Constitutional Rights Over Amplification Use
Three street preachers are suing the City of Chicago over allegations that police unlawfully arrested them for using sound amplification while preaching without a permit—a move they argue violates their First Amendment rights.
Plaintiff Alleges Employer ABM Industries Violated Family Medical Leave Act
Scott King has filed a lawsuit against ABM Industries alleging violations under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Plaintiff alleges former employer The University of Chicago violated civil rights through retaliation
A former director at The University of Chicago has filed a lawsuit claiming retaliation after reporting workplace discrimination based on race and gender.
Federal civil rights complaint filed against Illinois education board over Title IX violations
The Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies (DFI) and the Liberty Justice Center (LJC) have filed a federal civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights against the Illinois State Board of...
Plaintiff alleges nutritional supplement company violates ADA due to inaccessible website
A visually-impaired plaintiff has filed a lawsuit against Foodscience, LLC for failing to make its website accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Plaintiff accuses Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution of Racial Discrimination
An African-American former employee has filed a lawsuit against Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution alleging racial discrimination, disability harassment due to dyslexia, and retaliatory termination after raising complaints about discriminatory...
Plaintiff alleges beverage company denies access due to inaccessible website
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Nuun & Company by Tammy Hampton for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act due to their inaccessible website design.
Plaintiff Alleges Men's Grooming Company Website Violates ADA Accessibility Standards
A visually-impaired plaintiff has taken legal action against a men's grooming company for alleged violations of ADA standards due to inaccessible website design hindering independent use by blind customers.
Plaintiff alleges Health Supplement Company denies Blind Users Website Access
A legally blind woman has filed a class-action lawsuit against Approved Science LLC for allegedly violating her rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act by maintaining an inaccessible website for visually impaired users.
Plaintiff Alleges Long-Term Discrimination Against Employer HMS Host
Chris Burton files a lawsuit against HMS Host alleging years-long racial and sex discrimination at O'Hare International Airport.
Plaintiff alleges transport company misclassified employment status leading to unpaid wages
In a recent legal battle filed on February 28th, Travon Brown accuses Laci Transport Inc., along with its owner Vladeta Markovitc, of misclassifying him as an independent contractor instead of an employee during his time as a Spotter Driver.
Plaintiff alleges online retailer violates ADA over inaccessible website
Leah Walker has filed a class-action lawsuit against Tozo Inc., accusing them of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act by maintaining an inaccessible website for visually impaired users.
Plaintiff Alleges Online Ticket Retailer Denies Visually-Impaired Users Equal Access
Tammy Hampton has filed a class-action lawsuit against Ticketsales.com LLC alleging their website is inaccessible to visually-impaired users due to non-compliance with ADA standards.
Plaintiff accuses supplement company of ADA violations over inaccessible website
A visually-impaired plaintiff has filed a lawsuit against Revive Md Supplement Company LLC, alleging their website is inaccessible under ADA standards.
Plaintiff accuses Southwest Airlines Co., former employer, of racial discrimination
Deatrik Bledsoe has filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines Co., alleging racial discrimination following an incident that led to his termination despite completing an alcohol treatment program required by company policy.
Plaintiff alleges former employer Border States Industries violated wage laws
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Border States Industries alleging violations of wage payment laws along with age and gender discrimination leading to wrongful termination.