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Plaintiff alleges Chicago restaurant failed to pay overtime wages
Silviano Factor has filed a lawsuit against TJ United Grill in Chicago for allegedly failing to pay him and other employees proper overtime wages as required by law.
Former Employee Alleges Sexual Harassment Against Manufacturing Firm
Leonardo Guerrido has filed a lawsuit against A. Stucki Company alleging sexual harassment by a supervisor during his tenure at Salco Products Inc., leading to wrongful termination after reporting misconduct.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Depotrek Logistics Violated Civil Rights Through Discrimination and Harassment
A former lead mechanic has filed a lawsuit against Depotrek Logistics alleging sex-based discrimination and harassment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Former Employee Alleges Retaliation Against Former Employer BestRx Pharmacy Software
LaCortney Kimber has filed a lawsuit against BestRx Pharmacy Software claiming wrongful termination after reporting workplace harassment by a supervisor.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Property Management Firm Under ADA
Ashley Rivera has taken legal action against Apartment Management Consultants for alleged violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Plaintiff seeks accountability from former detectives over wrongful conviction
After spending decades behind bars for a crime he claims he didn't commit, Brian Beals is suing former detectives and the City of Chicago over alleged misconduct leading to his wrongful conviction in a high-profile murder case from 1988.
Plaintiff alleges lighting manufacturer’s negligence over hazardous product recall
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Good Earth Lighting for failing to adequately address a recall involving dangerous rechargeable lights prone to overheating and causing fires.
JK North America alleges breach of contract by logistics provider Traffic Tech
JK North America has filed a lawsuit against logistics provider Traffic Tech over alleged breaches of a warehousing agreement involving $4 million worth of goods stored in New Jersey.
Former Employee Alleges Age Discrimination Against Retail Company
Paul Dowling has filed a lawsuit against his former employer Fairplay Inc., alleging age discrimination under federal law after losing his job at age 61.
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Restaurant Chain
Ciara Komeh has filed a lawsuit against Ashkar 15 Inc., operating as Fontano's Subs & Pizzeria, alleging racial discrimination and harassment during her employment period in late 2024.
Judge: Lawsuit investor Burford still can't revive Sysco's chicken price claims vs Pilgrim's Pride
A Chicago federal judge said he still hasn't changed his mind about an existence of a deal to end Sysco's chicken price lawsuit vs Pilgrim's Pride, despite objections from third party lawsuit funder Burford Capital
Chicago Resident Alleges Civil Rights Violations by Police Officers During Traffic Stop
Daiquan R. Bennett has filed a lawsuit against two police officers and the City of Chicago over alleged civil rights violations during a traffic stop in December 2022 that led to wrongful charges later dismissed in court.
Plaintiffs accuse Genetic Testing Company FamilyTreeDNA of Unlawful Data Sharing
A class action lawsuit has been filed against FamilyTreeDNA for allegedly sharing customers' sensitive genetic data with third-party advertisers without consent.
Plaintiffs Allege Major Cosmetics Companies' Products Cause Hair Loss
Three women have filed a class action lawsuit against Mielle Organics LLC and The Procter & Gamble Company over claims that their hair care products cause hair loss and other injuries.
Plaintiff Alleges City Officials' Misconduct Led to Wrongful Conviction
A man wrongfully convicted for his grandmother's murder has filed a lawsuit against city officials and police officers after spending over three decades in prison.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Datascan Field Services LLC
Anthony “Toni” Fowler has filed a lawsuit against Datascan Field Services LLC alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Anthony J. Casey Elected to National Bankruptcy Conference
Professor Anthony J. Casey has been elected to the National Bankruptcy Conference.
Quaker crumbles lawsuit accusing deception over 'Simply Granola' label
Judge says reasonable consumers wouldn't be confused by a product called "Simply Granola," because the industry has not yet set a hard and fast definition of granola
Former Employee Alleges University Hospital Discriminated Based on Disability and Age
Michon Ryce has filed a lawsuit against The University of Chicago Medical Center alleging discrimination based on disability and age under federal laws including ADA and ADEA.
Employee Class Action Alleges Food Supplier Violated Overtime Pay Laws and Biometric Privacy
Raheem Muhammad has filed a class action lawsuit against his former employer Berner Food & Beverage LLC alleging violations of federal overtime pay laws and state biometric privacy statutes.