Cook County Record News
Plaintiff alleges watch company failed visually impaired customer under ADA
A legally blind man is suing a watch company over claims their website isn't accessible to those with visual impairments as required by law.
Religious Organizations Challenge Illinois Law Over Reproductive Health Decisions
Two religious organizations have filed a lawsuit challenging an Illinois law they claim violates their rights by forcing them to act against their beliefs on reproductive health issues like abortion and contraception.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Discriminated Based on Sex and Disability
Sergio Herculano has taken legal action against American Residential Services L.L.C., accusing them of sex and disability discrimination during his tenure at the company.
Plaintiff accuses security firm Allied Universal of age discrimination
Chad Stevens has filed a lawsuit against Allied Universal alleging age discrimination and retaliation after being terminated at age 53.
Plaintiff Alleges Software Company Negligence Led to Data Breach
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Cleo Communications after a data breach exposed sensitive student information from Chicago Public Schools.
Plaintiff Alleges Major Automaker Breached Warranty Due to Defective Batteries
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Ford Motor Company and Camel Group (USA) Battery Inc., alleging defective batteries in certain vehicle models have led to safety issues and economic losses for consumers.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer RM Acquisition Violated Age Discrimination Laws
A former employee has launched a lawsuit against RM Acquisition alleging age discrimination and wrongful termination after enduring workplace harassment due to his age and perceived disability.
Plaintiff Alleges Infant Formula Manufacturer Caused Deadly Condition in Premature Infant
A mother has filed a lawsuit against Abbott Laboratories claiming that their cow's milk-based infant formula caused her premature baby to develop necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a life-threatening condition.
Quantum Dynamics accused of wage violations by former employee
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Quantum Dynamics alleging failure to pay minimum wages and overtime compensation as required by law.
Plaintiffs Accuse Damenzo's Pizza & Restaurant of Overtime Violations
A group of employees has filed a collective action lawsuit against Damenzo's Pizza & Restaurant in Chicago for allegedly failing to pay proper overtime wages in violation of federal and state labor laws.
Plaintiff Alleges Discrimination by Former Employer Monk Fruit Corp
Marissa Ovassapian has filed a lawsuit against Monk Fruit Corp., alleging gender-based pay discrimination and religious discrimination during her tenure as an Operations Manager at the company.
Plaintiff alleges racial discrimination by former employer City of Chicago
Chris Logan has taken legal action against his former employer, City of Chicago, citing racial discrimination and retaliation during his time at their Department of Aviation.
Plaintiff Alleges Electrical Construction Company Violated Overtime Laws
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Paragon Electric Corp., claiming violations under federal and state labor laws regarding unpaid overtime wages and misclassification as an independent contractor.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Flexport International LLC Engaged in Sexual Harassment
In a striking legal move, Shana Miller has filed a lawsuit against former employer Flexport International LLC alleging sexual harassment and retaliation under Title VII protections.
Plaintiff Alleges Staffing Company Violated Overtime Pay Laws
Denise Godbee has taken legal action against Johnson Service Group, Inc., accusing them of violating federal labor laws by not paying proper overtime wages to hourly workers like herself.
Plaintiff alleges restaurant chain discriminated against pregnant employees under Civil Rights Act
Nicole Horn has filed a lawsuit against NSCG Emily's Pancake House alleging pregnancy-based discrimination under Title VII and PWFA laws after facing reduced work hours and eventual termination post-maternity leave request.
Plaintiff Alleges Manufacturing Giant Failed to Pay Proper Overtime Wages
Guillermo Gonzalez has taken legal action against American NTN Bearing Mfg. Corp., claiming violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act for unpaid overtime wages due to improper wage calculations excluding shift differentials.
Plaintiffs Accuse Beverage Industry Veteran Anthony Spina of Fraudulent Misrepresentation
Two investors have filed a lawsuit against Anthony Spina alleging fraudulent misrepresentation after investing $287,500 into a malt beverage company that never materialized.
Plaintiff alleges mechanical corporation of age and disability discrimination
In a federal lawsuit filed on March 18, Michael T. Schmidt accuses Hill Mechanical Corp., his former employer, of age and disability discrimination following a work-related injury requiring extended medical leave.
Fountain Equipment Finance accuses Elk Grove Truck Sales of withholding truck titles
Fountain Equipment Finance has taken legal action against Elk Grove Truck Sales over an alleged failure to provide clear vehicle titles after a substantial transaction involving two Peterbilt trucks.