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12 Quinn Emanuel Attorneys Recognized in the 2024 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation
Quinn Emanuel is pleased to announce that 12 of our attorneys across 5 offices have been recognized by Lawdragon as part of the 2024 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation.
BOR Commissioner Steele's ex spokesman says was illegally fired for not helping Steele politically
Frank Calabrese claims Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele and her deputy illegally retaliated against him when he allegedly refused to help her use the Chicago Bears tax appeal to advance herself politically and refused to help her gain control of the BOR
BFKN Associate Invited to Participate in National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges’ 2024 Next Generation Program
We are pleased to announce that Alexander F. Berk will participate in National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges (NCBJ)’s 2024 Next Generation (NextGen) Program which will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Downtown in Seattle, Washington.
Charlie Shih Speaks at the Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce Chicago's Annual Summit
Intellectual Property associate Charlie Shih recently attended the Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce Chicago's (TJCCC) Annual Summit, which took place on June 29 in Chicago, IL.
Lawrence Kern Joins Holland & Knight's Private Wealth Services Group in Chicago
Holland & Knight welcomes Lawrence "Larry" Kern as a partner in the Private Wealth Services Group in Chicago.
Former Employee Sues Prominent Medical Center Over Disability Discrimination
Latoya Clifton has filed a lawsuit against Rush University Medical Center alleging discrimination based on her epilepsy and wrongful termination after requesting medical leave accommodations. The case highlights issues related to ADA compliance and FMLA rights.
Parents Sue School District Over Alleged Unlawful Strip Search of Transgender Student
A middle school student was allegedly forced into an unlawful strip search by school officials at Jay Stream Middle School in Illinois. The parents have filed a lawsuit seeking over $100,000 in damages for emotional distress and violation of constitutional rights.
Caretaker Sues Metra Employees Over Alleged Unlawful Tasing Incident
Hambi Cetewayo has filed a lawsuit against Metra employees alleging wrongful tasing and malicious prosecution after an incident at Blue Island Metra Station in September 2022. The case highlights serious accusations including violations of civil rights under federal law.
Former Employee Sues State Regulatory Agency for Disability Discrimination
Bryan Tiller has filed a lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation alleging discrimination under the ADA due to their failure to accommodate his disability needs followed by retaliatory termination.
Former Custodian Alleges Discrimination by School District
A former custodian has sued Wood Dale School District 7 alleging severe discrimination based on sex and national origin. The plaintiff claims she faced ongoing harassment from her manager since at least 2015 leading up to her termination in October last year.
Plaintiff accuses Midway Building Services of National Origin Discrimination
Carzell Aguirre has filed a lawsuit against Midway Building Services alleging severe national origin and race-based discrimination and harassment at work. The case details disturbing incidents involving discriminatory behavior by a supervisor named Angie and seeks various forms of relief including back pay and damages.
Mother Alleges Sauk Village Police Officer Used Excessive Force During Wrongful Arrest
Nyieshia Maclin has filed a lawsuit against Officer Travon Done and Sauk Village alleging wrongful arrest and excessive use of force during an incident on December 7th last year.
The case seeks compensatory damages for physical injuries and emotional distress among other reliefs.
Plaintiff accuses former detective of fabricating evidence leading to wrongful conviction
Thomas Kelly has filed a lawsuit against multiple defendants including former detective Reynaldo Guevara alleging they fabricated evidence leading to his wrongful conviction for murder in 1998. After spending over two decades in prison, Kelly seeks justice for his lost years and suffering caused by these alleged actions.
Seafood Distributor Sues Major Banks Over Fraudulent Check Transaction
Marine Foods Express has filed a lawsuit against BMO Bank N.A., Wells Fargo Bank N.A., and an unknown individual over a fraudulent check transaction resulting in significant financial losses. The company seeks damages and various forms of relief following alleged negligence and wrongful actions by both banks.
Healthcare Company Accused of Race-Based Discrimination
Donjeaneau Domio has filed a lawsuit against Vital Home & Healthcare alleging race-based discrimination after being offered lower pay than Caucasian counterparts despite having more experience. The case seeks back pay and damages among other reliefs in what could be a significant civil rights litigation.
Appeals court: People can't sue insurers for not processing claims fast enough
Panel affirms Kane County ruling that only government can enforce that element of the state's Insurance Code
Consumers Sue Unilever Over Alleged False Advertising of Dove Deodorant
Keith Robinson and Willie Kimbrough have filed a class action lawsuit against Unilever US/Dove in federal court alleging deceptive advertising practices related to Dove deodorant products falsely labeled as alcohol-free. The plaintiffs seek $30 million in damages among other forms of relief.
Dolton can't escape $33.5M verdict for families linked to fatal police chase
October 2016 crash left one dead, one severely injured. The plaintiffs are separately asking another judge to potentially order the village to raise taxes to cover the cost of the verdict, pointing to Dolton's dire financial circumstances amid the scandal- and dysfunction-plagued administration of Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard
Illinois Family Accuses Pennsylvania Superior Court of Harassment Over Unjustified Invoice
An Illinois family has filed a lawsuit against the Superior Court of Pennsylvania alleging harassment through unjustified invoices despite being granted In Forma Pauperis status. The plaintiffs seek compensatory damages for emotional distress and punitive damages against what they describe as judicial bullying.
Retired Attorney Alleges Red Light Camera System in Skokie Is Rigged
Ronald Teeple has filed a lawsuit against Skokie alleging their red light camera system is more about generating revenue than ensuring public safety. Citing procedural errors and potential conflicts of interest, he seeks significant reforms and financial compensation.