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Class action: Walmart improperly tracks warehouse workers using their 'voiceprints' without consent
The lawsuit accuses Walmart of violating workers' rights at its four Illinois 'fulfillment centers' under the Illinois Biometric Information Protection Act.
Appeals panel won't increase fee award for lawyer who helped Muslim man win discrimination case vs IDOT
Attorney Joseph Longo argued federal judge should've approved nearly $1 million more for his work on the case. But a federal appeals panel ruled his claims were "meritless" or even "simply frivolous."
Circuit Court of Cook County: Actions Taken on June 30
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity on June 30 in the suits below:
June 30: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "personal injury(motor vehicle)" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury(motor vehicle)" were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on June 30. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 30: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on June 30. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Class action: Aldi smoked gouda sliced cheese not actually smoked enough
A new class action has tagged discount supermarket chain Aldi because its smoked gouda cheese product allegedly includes "natural smoke flavor."
Lawsuit settlement: IL Secy of State agrees to stop dragging feet on voter registration law
The Illinois Secretary of State's Office has agreed to make voter registration easier for non-English speakers, as a result of a lawsuit brought by Chicago-based political reform groups.
Foxx seeks to block more questions for ex-top deputy over dropped prosecution of men for murders, child abductions
Lawyers for Chicago Police officers are seeking to question former Cook County FIrst Assistant State's Attorney Eric Sussman to learn how the State's Attorney's office reached the decision to walk away from the prosecution of two men who had earlier confessed to the murders of a Chicago couple in a plot to take their children.
June 29: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on June 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 29: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "personal injury(motor vehicle)" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury(motor vehicle)" were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on June 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Circuit Court of Cook County: Actions Taken on June 29
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity on June 29 in the suits below:
June 29: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "contract" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract" were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on June 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Cicero: Massive sewage fee increase, threats to shutter railyard vs BNSF justified because BNSF causes flooding
Attorneys for Cicero have asked a federal judge to reject BNSF Railway's attempt to block Cicero from enforcing a 1,250% increase of sewage rates on BNSF's railyard. BNSF says the town's sewer bill and enforcement action violate federal law.
Biz insurer: Modifications made by shops to meet state-imposed COVID restrictions are 'improvements,' not losses
Insurer Continental Casualty has asked a federal judge to reconsider decision to allow class action to continue, because its clients weren't forced to modify their property in response to COVID-19
June 28: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on June 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 28: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "tort(not personal injury)" cases
The following cases categorized as "tort(not personal injury)" were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on June 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 28: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "personal injury(motor vehicle)" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury(motor vehicle)" were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on June 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 28: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "contract" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract" were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on June 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Circuit Court of Cook County: Actions Taken on June 28
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity on June 28 in the suits below:
June 28: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "replevin" cases
The following cases categorized as "replevin" were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on June 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: