The Cook County Record News
Duane Morris LLP Publishes Its Product Liability and Mass Torts Class Action Review - 2024
Duane Morris LLP has released the Duane Morris Product Liability and Mass Torts Class Action Review – 2024, the inaugural edition of this publication.
Trucking firm EVO hit with biometrics class action over driver face scans
The lawsuit is one of thousands filed against Illinois employers accusing them of allegedly improperly scanning the biometrics of workers on the job.
Class action: Experian allegedly wrongly reporting consumers' debts discharged through bankruptcy
The lawsuit accuses Experian of violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Judge says Potawatomi Tribe can't sue Waukegan over casino developer selection process
The tribe, which operates casinos in Wisconsin, asserted the city had engaged in a rigged and discriminatory bid process that unfairly excluded their proposal. Court documents noted the tribe had also said it sought to reduce losses for its successful Milwaukee location and 'reclaim' ancestral land
Raoul asks IL Supreme Court to dismiss cross-appeal on claim that firearm liability law violated the three readings rule
In response to a challenge to the state's firearm liability law, Attorney General Kwame Raoul is asking the Illinois Supreme Court to dismiss Wood River attorney Thomas Maag's cross-appeal on the three readings rule for lack of jurisdiction.
Get Fresh Produce targeted by biometrics class action over worker fingerprint scans
Get Fresh Produce, a food service distributor, has been hit with a class action lawsuit for allegedly violating Illinois' biometrics privacy law. The suit accuses the company of improperly requiring workers to scan their fingerprints when clocking in and out of work.
Class action accuses PanAmerican Consulting of allegedly misleading consumers into futile debt settlement tries
PanAmerican Consulting, a debt settlement provider, is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly misleading consumers and worsening their financial conditions.
Judge shelves class action vs. The Children's Place for allegedly selling clothing containing PFAS
Kennelly rules plaintiffs have standing but failed to state a claim
Biometrics class action accuses Martin-Brower for scanning, recording workers' voices interacting with warehouse tech
Shipping company Martin-Brower has been accused in a class action lawsuit of improperly recording workers' voices using its voice-activated warehouse technology, allegedly violating Illinois' biometrics privacy law.
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard Partner Rob L. Kohen Gets Married!
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard would like to extend heartfelt congratulations to Partner Rob L. Kohen, who married Nadya Modlin on March 23, 2024.
Hubbard Inn says Tiktoker owes at least $30K for allegedly lying about being assaulted by restaurant staff
Chicago's renowned Hubbard Inn restaurant has filed a lawsuit against TikToker Julia Reel, accusing her of defamation. The suit alleges that Reel lied about being assaulted by the restaurant's staff in a viral video, causing significant damage to the business. The owners are seeking at least $30,000 in damages.
Chevron seeks to take Chicago's climate change 'disinformation' suit to federal court
The filing by Chevron says the city's lawsuit is dangerous and misguided, as it would seek to impose Chicago's left-wing policy goals across the globe, and upset a "balance" established by federal regulation that has allowed oil and gas to fuel the modern life enjoyed by everyone in Chicago and worldwide
Victoria Knight sues Hillary Mattsey Kurzawa for discrepancies in nomination papers
In the Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District, a lawsuit has been filed by Victoria Knight against Hillary Mattsey Kurzawa and the State Officers Electoral Board.
Proxy Saunders sues Symphony Beverly and others for wrongful death and personal injury
The lawsuit filed by Proxy Saunders, as Independent Administrator for the Estate of Yvette Saunders, Deceased, against Symphony Beverly, LLC, Maestro Consulting Services, LLC, Lifeline Ambulance, LLC, Oak Lawn Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center, LLC, Infinity Healthcare Management, LLC, Oak Lawn Realty, LLC, Valerie Perkovic and Ambren Qureshi was decided on March 4th 2024 in the Appellate Court of Illinois.
Robert Bless sues Cook County Sheriff's Office and Cook County Sheriff’s Merit Board for wrongful dismissal
In the case of Robert Bless versus Cook County Sheriff's Office and Cook County Sheriff's Merit Board, filed in the Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District under case ID 2021-CH-05831 on March 5, 2024, the plaintiff appeals against his dismissal from the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.
Bogumila Lobrow sues Illinois Department of Labor, Belmont Groceries LLC and Richard Machnicki for unpaid wages and overtime claims
In a case filed in the Appellate Court of Illinois, First District (case ID: 1-23-0163) on March 11, 2024, plaintiff Bogumila Lobrow has lodged an appeal against defendants Illinois Department of Labor, Belmont Groceries LLC doing business as Rich's Fresh Market, and Richard Machnicki.
Jonathan Moscovitch sues Westfield and Snow Systems for negligence leading to personal injury
Jonathan Moscovitch has filed a lawsuit against Westfield, LLC, Westfield America G.P., Inc., Westfield Property Management, LLC, Snow Systems, Inc., and Old Orchard Urban Limited Partnership in the Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District.
R. Scott Alsterda sues Thomas J. Dart and the Cook County Sheriff’s Merit Board for invalid termination
In the Appellate Court of Illinois, First District, R. Scott Alsterda, in his capacity as Bankruptcy Trustee for the estate of Jaime Mireles, filed a lawsuit against Thomas J. Dart and the Cook County Sheriff’s Merit Board.
Eric Frankel sues Bedstone Company and John Penn for alleged violations of Chicago's Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance
The legal dispute between Eric Frankel, the plaintiff, and Bedstone Company and John Penn, the defendants, was brought before the Appellate Court of Illinois in the First District.
Derrick Martin sues City of Chicago for malicious prosecution
In the Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District, Derrick Martin, the plaintiff-appellant, filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago, the defendant-appellee.