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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.
Sandra Frantzen, ’99: An Advocate for Arab American Lawyers Makes Her Mark
Sandra Frantzen, ’99, didn’t set out to become a lawyer. Her college degrees were in chemistry and environmental science; she had her eyes set on medical school.
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.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Mortgage Company Under ADA
Priscilla Allen has filed a lawsuit against Dovenmuehle Mortgage Inc., claiming discrimination due to disability under the ADA and interference with FMLA rights following termination disguised as downsizing.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Property Management Giant
Roymond Galloway has filed a lawsuit against Greystar Management Services alleging racial and national origin-based discrimination during his employment as a maintenance technician in Illinois.
Plaintiff Alleges Data Breach Negligence Against Financial Service Provider
Joel Bellefeuille Jr., representing himself and others affected by a significant data breach at Set Forth Inc., has filed a class action lawsuit alleging negligence in protecting personal information.
Plaintiff alleges Watch Company’s Website Violates ADA Due To Inaccessibility
A visually-impaired plaintiff has filed a class action lawsuit against Viva Time Corp., claiming their website is inaccessible under ADA standards.
IL Supreme Court turns back bid by Cook County to tax 'future' fuel sales
Business advocates in Illinois said, if the Illinois Supreme Court had sided with Cook County, it would have opened the door for a massive array of new local occupation taxes of all kinds throughout the state, which would 'devastate' businesses
Benesch Partner Hanna Conger Named to Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Media’s 2024 Top Women in Law
Benesch is pleased to announce that Partner Hanna Conger has been named to Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Media’s 5th Annual Top Women in Law.
Consumer Alleges Major Cosmetic Companies' Hair Relaxers Caused Cancer
Alsester Aline Coleman-Williams has taken legal action against several cosmetic giants over allegations that their hair relaxer products led to her developing uterine cancer after decades of use.
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Janitorial Service Company
Nona Cannon has filed a lawsuit against GDI Services, Inc., alleging racial discrimination and harassment during her tenure as a janitor with the company.
Consumer Sues Major Cosmetic Companies Over Hair Relaxer Health Risks
Aurora Berglund has filed a lawsuit against several cosmetic giants including L'Oréal USA alleging that their hair relaxer products caused her uterine cancer after years of use.
Plaintiff alleges trucking company employer of racial discrimination
A refrigeration technician has sued his employer for racial discrimination and harassment under federal civil rights laws.
Lawsuit accuses Ferrara of violating constitutionally challenged IL temp worker law
Activist labor group Chicago Workers Collaborative sued Ferrara Candy Company, accusing the company of violating technical notice provisions of a controversial Illinois temp worker protection law. Staffing agencies say the law could drive them out of business in Illinois. They are challenging the law in court as unconstitutional
Former Employee Alleges Workplace Discrimination Against Architecture Firm
A former seamstress/designer has filed a lawsuit against Designer Direct Inc., alleging age discrimination and harassment based on national origin during her employment tenure.
Aziz Huq Points to South Korea’s Impeachment Saga as Example of Defending Democracy
Yoon Suk-yeol’s latest political gambit undoubtedly did not unfold as he expected. After abruptly declaring martial law on December 3, South Korea’s scandal-plagued president was forced to lift the order within hours in the face of public protests and legislative opposition.