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Monday, February 17, 2025

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Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Alleges Atelier-NY Website Violates ADA

By Cook County Record |
Erika Randolph has taken legal action against Atelier-NY over allegations that their website is not accessible to visually-impaired users like herself.

Plaintiff Leah Walker alleges PlushBeds' website violates ADA rights

By Cook County Record |
Leah Walker has filed a class-action lawsuit against PlushBeds, Inc., claiming their website is inaccessible to visually-impaired users in violation of ADA laws.

Anesthesiologist Sues Department of Veterans Affairs Over Racial Discrimination

By Cook County Record |
Dr. Nadia Hussain has filed a lawsuit against Todd Hunter from the Department of Veterans Affairs alleging racial discrimination and retaliation during her employment at VA facilities in Chicago.

Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Alleges Edgewell Personal Care Brand's Website Violates ADA

By Cook County Record |
A visually-impaired plaintiff has filed a class-action lawsuit against Edgewell Personal Care Brands over alleged violations of web accessibility standards under the ADA.

Plaintiff Alleges Skateboarding Lifestyle Brand Violates ADA Due To Inaccessible Website

By Cook County Record |
Haron Cole has filed a class action lawsuit against High Speed Productions, alleging their website is inaccessible to visually-impaired users in violation of the ADA.

Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Accuses LJC Apparel of Discrimination Over Website Accessibility

By Cook County Record |
A visually-impaired plaintiff has filed a class action lawsuit against LJC Apparel for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act due to their inaccessible website.

Plaintiff Truck Driver Alleges Transportation Company Misclassification Violations

By Cook County Record |
Bernard Gray has initiated a class-action lawsuit against Maybach International Group LLC for allegedly misclassifying truck drivers as independent contractors rather than employees.

Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Alleges Online Retailer Violates ADA Due to Inaccessible Website

By Cook County Record |
Constance Henry has filed a class action lawsuit against HRSH Acquisitions over allegations that their website is inaccessible to visually-impaired users in violation of the ADA.

Former Employee Alleges Northwestern Memorial Hospital Violated Disability Laws

By Cook County Record |
A former employee has taken legal action against Northwestern Memorial Hospital alleging violations under both federal and state disability laws.

Plaintiff alleges City of Aurora police officers used excessive force during mental health crisis

By Cook County Record |
An Illinois resident is suing the City of Aurora and its police department after an alleged use of excessive force during a mental health crisis left him severely injured and permanently disfigured.

IL Supreme Court: Employers can't end class actions over unpaid wages by paying the wages

By Scott Holland |
Unanimous ruling holds plaintiffs allowed to pursue damages if they can prove employer broke the law. Business advocates warned the ruling could lead to yet more "ruinous costs" for employers from lawsuits in Illinois courts.

Felon Madigan should repay taxpayers nearly $600K for public pension

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan was convicted of misusing his public office for his own power and profit. Not only should his public pension be halted, he should repay the nearly $600,000 taxpayers already paid the felon.

Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Sues Retailer Dillon Davis Over Website Accessibility Violations

By Cook County Record |
A visually-impaired plaintiff has filed a class action lawsuit against retailer Dillon Davis for failing to make its website accessible under ADA regulations.

Plaintiff alleges online retailer Kitchen Mama LLC violated ADA due to inaccessible website

By Cook County Record |
A legally blind plaintiff has filed a class-action lawsuit against Kitchen Mama LLC for failing to make its website accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Sues Hair Care Company Madison Reed Over Website Accessibility

By Cook County Record |
Constance Henry has filed a class action lawsuit against Madison Reed in Illinois federal court, alleging their website is inaccessible to visually-impaired users in violation of the ADA.

Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Velocity Merchant Services Discriminated Due to Pregnancy

By Cook County Record |
Tiara Stewart has filed a lawsuit against Velocity Merchant Services alleging wrongful termination due to pregnancy discrimination.

Plaintiff alleges non-profit Prevent Child Abuse America of racial discrimination

By Cook County Record |
In a recent court filing, Gelasia Croom accuses Prevent Child Abuse America of racial discrimination and retaliation during her employment as Chief Communications Officer.

IL Treasurer: Chicago City Hall wrongly keeping millions of dollars worth of unclaimed checks, other property

By Jonathan Bilyk |
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs, through Attorney General Kwame Raoul, sued the city of Chicago, seeking a court order knocking down the city's claim that its home rule power exempts it from having to turn over to the state millions of dollars of unclaimed checks and refunds owed to Illinoisans 

Christine Barone named one of “40 Under 40” Illinois attorneys to watch

By The Cook County Record |
Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. is proud to congratulate Christine A. Barone, principal in the Estate Planning & Asset Protection and Estate & Trust Administration & Litigation practice groups, who has been honored as one of “40 Under 40 Illinois Attorneys to Watch” by Law Bulletin Media.

Police Officer Alleges Gender Discrimination Against Elk Grove Village

By Cook County Record |
Sheara Bonilla has filed a lawsuit against Elk Grove Village alleging gender discrimination and retaliation within its police department.