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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

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Plaintiff alleges retail giant violated ADA & FMLA laws

By Cook County Record |
Ellen Peterson is suing Wal-Mart Associates for alleged violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Municipal Corporation Over Disability Accommodation

By Cook County Record |
Tamara A. Edmonson has filed a lawsuit against her former employer—the City of Joliet—alleging violations under FMLA and ADA due to their failure to accommodate her medical condition post-surgery and subsequent termination without cause.

Plaintiff (financial institution) sues Defendant (guarantor) for Breach of Guaranty

By Cook County Record |
Continental Bank has filed a lawsuit against Michael Irwin for failing to honor his guaranty on an equipment finance agreement involving several trucks after Rysoti Inc.'s default on payments led to significant financial losses for the bank

Plaintiff Alleges Data Breach Against Online Account Administrator

By Cook County Record |
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Set Forth, Inc., accusing it of failing to protect customer data resulting in a major data breach affecting over a million individuals.

Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Local Cafe Under Title VII

By Cook County Record |
Ryan Fitzsimmons has filed a lawsuit against Sherwood Oaks Waffle Cafe alleging workplace discrimination based on sex and sexual orientation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Former Correctional Officer Alleges Age Discrimination Against Winnebago County Sheriff's Office

By Cook County Record |
Michelle E. Lynch has filed a lawsuit against Winnebago County Sheriff's Office alleging age discrimination following her termination as a correctional officer at age 52.

Former Employee Alleges Car Dealership Wrongful Termination Over Wage Dispute

By Cook County Record |
Sonny Morrison has filed a lawsuit against Napleton’s River Oaks Motors alleging wrongful termination after raising concerns about unpaid wages.

Judge shuts off class action saying Evian can't be sold as 'natural spring water'

By Scott Holland |
Consumers complained about microplastics leaching from bottles, but a federal judge said the term "natural" applies to the source of the water

Data Breach Lawsuit: Customer Accuses Debt Relief Service Provider Set Forth Inc

By Cook County Record |
A major class action lawsuit has been filed against Set Forth Inc., accusing them of inadequate data protection leading to a massive data breach affecting over a million customers.

Consumers Allege Paint Manufacturer Misled Them with False '2x Coverage' Claims

By Cook County Record |
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Rust-Oleum Corporation alleging deceptive marketing practices related to their '2x Coverage Paint Products.'

Plaintiff Alleges Data Breach by Former Business Partners Set Forth and Centrex Software

By Cook County Record |
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Set Forth and Centrex Software following a massive data breach affecting over 1.5 million people.

Plaintiff Consulting Firm Accuses Former Employee of Breaching Non-Compete Agreement

By Cook County Record |
International Services Inc., a leading consulting firm based in Illinois, has filed a lawsuit against former employee Christopher J. Given for allegedly violating non-compete agreements and soliciting company employees and clients unlawfully while...

Plaintiff Alleges Government Negligence Led to Methadone Overdose Death

By Cook County Record |
A lawsuit has been filed against the United States government for alleged negligence leading to Rodney Bradford's death from methadone toxicity while under federal care programs managed by UIC Mile Square Health Center staff including Dr.Nicole...

Hon. Ann Claire Williams (Ret.) of Jones Day receives The American Lawyer Lifetime Achievement Award

By The Cook County Record |
Hon. Ann Claire Williams (Ret.), of counsel in the Firm's Issues & Appeals Practice in the Chicago Office, received The American Lawyer Lifetime Achievement Award from ALM CEO Bill Carter at a ceremony in New York.

Lawsuit: IL law requiring insurers to pay for abortions tramples religious freedom rights

By Jonathan Bilyk |
A group of pro-life groups and employers, including a private school and a manufacturer, filed suit against Gov. Pritzker and the state, saying the Reproductive Health Act violates their First Amendment rights and federal law by forcing them to pay for others' abortions against their religious beliefs

Justice for Jussie? IL Supreme Court overturns Smollett conviction for lying to cops

By Jonathan Bilyk |
The Illinois Supreme Court said Smollett's conviction for lying to police about his hoax attack claims was an unconstitutional violation of his rights to due process because he should have been able to rely on the charge-dropping deal from Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx

Greenberg Traurig’s Steven M. Malina Named to Securities Docket’s 2024 ‘Enforcement Elite’ List

By The Cook County Record |
Steven M. Malina, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Litigation Practice, was named to Securities Docket’s 2024 “Enforcement Elite” list.

Controversial Cook County judge loses retention bid, unofficial vote totals show

By Jonathan Bilyk |
According to unofficial vote totals, Cook County Judge Shannon O'Malley - formerly known as Phillip Spiwak - appears to have fallen short of retaining his seat on the county court. O'Malley famously changed his name to sound Irish in an apparent bid to win election, and has been accused of living outside the county

Attorney General Raoul Charges Bond County Man With Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material, Weapon by a Felon

By The Cook County Record |
Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a Pocahontas, Illinois man with possessing child sexual abuse material.

Judges: Reforms to limit harm from IL biometrics law should apply to pending lawsuits, too

By Jonathan Bilyk |
Recent rulings from a Chicago federal judge and a Cook County judge are seen as key wins for Illinois businesses, as they begin the work of answering a key question that could decide the fates of potentially hundreds of lawsuits with many millions of dollars at stake