The Cook County Record News
Plaintiff alleges retailer Menard Inc.'s manager engaged in sexual harassment and racial discrimination
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Menard Inc., claiming severe workplace misconduct including sexual harassment and racial discrimination by a manager named Ahmad Guise. Filed on September 30th in Illinois federal court by Brittany Farmby with representation from Sulaiman Law Group Ltd., the suit seeks damages under multiple civil rights laws due to alleged persistent harassment despite internal complaints.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against NM Healthcare Staffing Over Sexual Harassment
Phillip Hasse has filed a lawsuit against NM Healthcare Staffing alleging sexual harassment and discrimination based on sex and sexual orientation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Filed in September 2024 in Illinois' Northern District Court, Hasse seeks various forms of relief including compensatory damages for emotional distress following alleged retaliatory termination after reporting workplace misconduct.
GS Holistic accuses American Vapor Shop (local retailer) of Trademark Infringement
GS Holistic has filed a lawsuit against American Vapor Shop alleging trademark infringement and counterfeiting over their Stiindenglass branded products. Filed in Illinois federal court on October 4th, this case highlights accusations against Viqhar Mohammed for selling counterfeit goods that damage GS's brand reputation while seeking damages and injunctive relief.
Plaintiff alleges Teleperformance USA failed to accommodate disability in workplace discrimination case
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Teleperformance USA for alleged disability discrimination following termination linked to missed meetings during chemotherapy sessions. The suit highlights potential violations under both state and federal laws concerning disability rights.
IL Supreme Court: Lawyers still can claim fees, even though incomplete agreements didn't comply with court rules
Clients fired attorneys shortly before settling dispute of multimillion-dollar estate
McGuireWoods Achieves Mansfield Certification Plus Status
Once again, McGuireWoods has achieved Mansfield Certification Plus status after completing a 12-month certification program, from July 2023 to July 2024, thereby fulfilling a commitment to increase firmwide inclusivity and diversity in leadership.
Class action accuses Advance Auto Parts of wrongly scanning delivery drivers' faces
A class action lawsuit has accused Advance Auto Parts of allegedly improperly scanning the faces of workers in the company's delivery vehicles, allegedly in violation of Illinois' biometrics privacy law.
Class action accuses Lakeshore Recycling of wrongly scanning trash collectors' faces while in their trucks
A class action lawsuit has accused waste collection company Lakeshore Recycling of allegedly wrongly scanning its trash truck drivers' faces while they are on the job, allegedly in violation of Illinois' biometrics privacy law.
Jury orders ex-Acadia owner McCaskey to pay former server $4.5M over alleged online harassment
A Cook County jury agreed chef Ryan McCaskey, former owner of the Acadia restaurant in Chicago, allegedly used internet aliases to try to mask a campaign of online harassment against ex-Acadia server Cody Nason in retaliation for sharing embarrassing stories about McCaskey to an Instagram account
Jackson Lewis Achieves Mansfield Certification Plus Status for Fifth Consecutive Year
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce the firm has achieved Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Plus Certification for the 2023-2024 period.
Todd Henderson Compares Economic Wellbeing in Brazil and the US
The United States and Brazil share many things in common.
Attorney General Raoul and Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Warn of New Scam Targeting Student Loan Borrowers
Attorney General Kwame Raoul and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Division of Banking issued a warning alerting student loan borrowers of a new scam that seeks to take advantage of uncertainty around student loans.
Troutman Pepper Achieves Mansfield Certification for Seventh Consecutive Year
Troutman Pepper has achieved Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Certification Plus for the seventh consecutive year.
Lawsuit: CTU has wrongly refused for years to release financial audits, show how spending members' dues
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of four Chicago Teachers Union members, who say the union has violated its own rules in hiding spending reviews from its own members since 2020.
Class action accuses Napleton Automotive of running consumer credit reports without authorization
A class action lawsuit has accused the Ed Napleton Automotive dealerships of allegedly running consumers' credit without their consent or knowledge, allegedly in violation of federal law.
Cartier accused in class action of wrongly refusing to honor warranty on eyewear past 2 years
A class action lawsuit has accused eyewear maker Cartier of allegedly violating multiple laws in Illinois, California and other states by allegedly refusing to honor a warranty on its products beyond two years.
Inaugural DEI Summit for the Investment Management Industry on October 10, 2024
Join Faegre Drinker for our first summit focused on advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the investment management industry.
Man jailed for contempt for two years by Cook divorce judge over stock dispute with ex-wife, seeks release
A man has been in the Cook County jail for more than two years because Cook County divorce court Judge Michael Forti ruled he should be able to pay his ex-wife millions of dollars that the man says he doesn't have. An appeals court has been asked to determine if the extended jailing has violated the man's due process rights
Tom Ginsburg Writes About the Consequences on Rule of Law of a Second Trump Administration
As we think about the very real possibility of a Trump II administration, the consequences for the rule of law should be foremost in our mind.
Turano Baking Co. accused of wrongly asking applicants about family medical history
A class action lawsuit has accused the Turano Baking Company of allegedly wrongly asking job applicants about their personal and family medical history, allegedly in violation of Illinois' genetic information privacy law.