The Cook County Record News
Plaintiff Alleges Severe Abuse Against State-Supervised Care Programs
An Illinois resident has filed a lawsuit against state-supervised care programs alleging severe physical, sexual, and emotional abuse while under their care as a minor child in foster care settings.
Plaintiff Alleges Online Retailer Denies Equal Access Under ADA
A visually-impaired plaintiff has taken legal action against an online retailer for allegedly violating ADA regulations by not providing an accessible website experience for blind users.
Insurer Blames Subcontractor for Fire Damage at Construction Site
West Bend Mutual Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit against Forest City Decorators following a destructive fire at a construction site in Pecatonica that resulted in over $1 million in damages.
Plaintiff alleges Data Breach by Cloud Service Provider
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Cleo Communications following a significant data breach impacting Chicago Public Schools' students' personal information.
Plaintiffs accuse infant formula giant Abbott Laboratories of causing severe health issues in premature infant
A new lawsuit accuses Abbott Laboratories of knowingly endangering premature infants through its cow's milk-based formula linked to Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC).
Plaintiff accuses Shutterfly/Lifetouch LLC (photo service provider) of mishandling sensitive images
Travis L. Allison has taken legal action against Shutterfly Lifetouch LLC over alleged mishandling and unauthorized distribution of his son's school portraits.
Plaintiff alleges Illinois corporation failed to properly calculate overtime wages
Juan Herrera has filed a collective action lawsuit against his former employer MAT Holdings, Inc., accusing them of violating federal labor laws by improperly calculating overtime wages without including shift differential pay.
Plaintiff Alleges Skincare Company’s Website Violates ADA Due to Inaccessibility
A visually-impaired plaintiff has taken legal action against Pangaea Holdings over allegations that their website discriminates against blind users by being inaccessible according to ADA standards.
Plaintiff Alleges Breakfast Chain Violated Overtime Laws
In a recent legal development, Julian Rogen has filed a class-action lawsuit against Breakfast House Restaurant entities alleging violations of labor laws related to unpaid overtime wages.
City Council committee rejects $1.25M for family of Dexter Reed, who shot at cops
The Chicago City Council's Finance Committee voted 15-12 to reject paying a $1.25M settlement to the family of Dexter Reed, a black man who was killed by police officers after he opened fire on them from inside his car during a traffic stop. Critics said the deal signals to criminals and cops alike that the city doesn't support police
Dinsmore Adds Award-Winning Technology Transactions Partner to National Corporate Practice
Underlining a commitment to meeting the needs of clients operating at the intersection of business and technology, national law firm Dinsmore & Shohl LLP welcomes partner Mike Ryan to its corporate group to lead its technology transactions and sourcing practice.
Northwestern to settle potentially dozens of legal claims over football hazing
Attorneys representing many former Northwestern University football players said they had reached a confidential "provisional settlement" with the school to end litigation accusing coaches and other Northwestern officials of turning a blind eye to years of hazing under former coach Patrick Fitzgerald.
Plaintiffs allege City Police Officer's Negligence Led to Catastrophic Collision
In a dramatic appeal case filed on March 31st by Lytiesa Little and her husband Reginald against Officer Gloria Tirado and the City of Chicago seeks additional compensation following a devastating car accident involving an on-duty police officer...
Recent Faculty Works: Karen J. Alter, Stephanie Holmes Didwania, James E. Pfander
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is home to an incredible group of faculty members working at the intersections of law and many other disciplines.
Republicans can't challenge gerrymandered Democratic district maps, IL Sup Ct rules
Illinois' Democrat-dominated state Supreme Court sided with Democrats in ruling Republicans waited too long to challenge state legislative district maps, which GOP said Dems used to "rig" election results. A dissenting justice blasted the court's handling of the case, saying it indicated the court wasn't "neutral"
BakerHostetler Adds former Federal Prosecutor Ryan Hedges as White Collar Partner in Chicago
Ryan Hedges has joined BakerHostetler’s Chicago office as a Partner in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group and a member of the White Collar, Investigations and Securities Enforcement and Litigation team.
Plaintiff alleges former employer Waldom Electronics Corporation of sexual harassment
Sarah Gadamowitz has taken legal action against Waldom Electronics Corporation over allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination during her employment as a Team Lead from November 2019 until February 2025.
Plaintiffs Allege Former Employer GI Alliance Misclassified Positions Violating Overtime Laws
Two former employees have taken legal action against GI Alliance Management LLC over alleged violations of labor laws concerning unpaid overtime wages.
Plaintiff alleges Allied Universal Security Services of Sexual Harassment
A former security officer has filed a lawsuit against Allied Universal Security Services citing sexual harassment and discrimination during her employment period starting February 2023.
Plaintiff alleges former employers Kelly Services Global & Motorola Solutions Inc. of racial discrimination
Anthony Smith has taken legal action against Kelly Services Global and Motorola Solutions Inc., claiming racial discrimination during his employment as a mechanic assembler.