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Driver sued for negligence after rear-end collision on Western Avenue in Chicago
CHICAGO — An individual has filed a lawsuit against another driver who allegedly rear-ended them at 9213 S. Western Avenue in Chicago.
Driver allegedly causes accident while making U-turn at intersection of North and Hoyne Avenue in Chicago
CHICAGO — A driver is being sued for damages after allegedly colliding with another vehicle while attempting to make a U-turn at the intersection of North and Hoyne Avenue in Chicago.
Two motorists sue tow truck driver for allegedly crashing into them while they were making a turn
CHICAGO — Two motorists have filed a lawsuit after a tow truck driver allegedly struck their vehicle while trying to drive around them when they were making a turn.
Class action accuses Seafood City Markets over worker fingerprint scans
Seafood City Supermarkets, a subsidiary of SFC Foods Chicago Inc., is facing a class-action lawsuit for allegedly violating Illinois' biometrics privacy law by requiring workers to scan their fingerprints, allegedly without notice and consent required by Illinois' biometrics privacy law
Class action accuses PlentyofFish of wrongly scanning users' faces
Dating service PlentyofFish has been accused in a class action lawsuit of unlawfully scanning users' faces during the sign-up process. The suit alleges that this practice violates Illinois' biometrics privacy law.
Negligence lawsuit filed following traffic collision at intersection of Harlem Avenue and Dempster Street in Niles
CHICAGO — A negligence lawsuit has been filed against a driver who allegedly failed to yield the proper right of way when entering the intersection of Harlem Avenue and Dempster Street in Niles, causing a vehicle collision.
Lawyer claims Ravinia wrongly kicked her off Women's Board, sullied her reputation
A Glencoe lawyer says the Ravinia Festival Association board overstepped its authority and defamed her when ousting her from the volunteer Women's Board over "unethical conduct" accusations
Dykema Announces Executive Board Appointments
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced that the firm has selected six members to serve on its Executive Board for a three-year term commencing on January 1, 2024.
Mayer Brown successfully defends landmark Illinois pension reform law
The Illinois Supreme Court affirmed the constitutionality of a landmark consolidation of the state’s municipal police and fire pension plans, defended by lawyers in Mayer Brown’s Chicago office on behalf of the Illinois Firefighters’ Pension Investment Fund.
Class action accuses Lazer Spot of allegedly not paying 'yard jockeys' all OT owed
Trucking company Lazer Spot, Inc. is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly failing to pay overtime wages to its "yard jockeys", thereby violating federal and state wage laws.
Evanston's ex-DEI officer says city wrongly fired him for supporting Palestinians amid Gaza conflict
Liam Bird, the former Manager of Organizational Performance and Equity for the City of Evanston, Illinois, has filed a lawsuit against the city and several officials, alleging he was unlawfully terminated due to his support for Palestinians amid Israeli operations against Hamas in Gaza. The defendants named in the suit include Mayor Daniel Biss, City Manager Luke Stowe, interim Corporation Counsel Alexandra Ruggie, and the City of Evanston itself.
'Did me dirty': Ex-NFLer Thomas struggles to collect $700K owed by TN gym operators D1 Training
Former NFL running back and Chicago area native Pierre Thomas claims Nashville-based franchise gym operator D1 Training is using a network of corporate entities to block him from collecting on a judgment, now worth $700K, in a lawsuit over a failed effort to open a Chicago gym
Tressler Named to Illinois Law's Employer Honor Roll
The College of Law at Illinois (Illinois Law) recognized Tressler with an Employer Honor Roll award, which distinguishes firms that hired multiple graduates from their law school within the past three years.
Reed Smith advises Wind Point Partners on acquisition of MOREGroup
Global law firm Reed Smith has advised Wind Point Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, on its acquisition of MOREgroup, a family of leading architecture and engineering brands focused on education, healthcare and government end markets.
Attorney General Raoul Obtains Guilty Plea From Final Defendant in Statewide Burglary Ring
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that a Romeoville man prosecuted by the Attorney General’s office pleaded guilty and was sentenced to prison for his role in a criminal operation that burglarized businesses and stole cash from video poker machines throughout Illinois.
Class action says Fiji brand bottled water contains 'microplastics,' not pure 'artisan water'
The class action lawsuit asserts The Wonderful Company, which sells Fiji brand water, misled consumers and violated Illinois consumer fraud law
Lawsuit asks court to order Dolton to pay $33.5M verdict to families of men killed, injured in police chase crash
The lawsuit says the court could order the village to raise taxes to fund the judgment. They say such action is needed to address financial mismanagement in Dolton under Mayor Tiffany Henyard.
Benesch Welcomes Of Counsel to Cannabis Team in Chicago
As Benesch continues to add to its roster of top-notch legal talent, the firm is pleased to welcome Alissa “Ali” Jubelirer to the Cannabis Industry Group in Chicago.
Nathan Viehl Discusses Software M&A Activity in 2024 and Beyond
Thompson Coburn Chicago partner Nathan Viehl was quoted in an article by Mergermarket and Dealreporter on how private equity activity involving non-technology sectors is expected to pick up in the first half of 2024, with software M&A following in the second half of the year or early 2025.
Class action accuses Smalley Steel Rings of allegedly wrongly asking job applicants about family medical history
Smalley Steel Rings, a prominent manufacturer of retaining rings, is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly asking job applicants about their family medical history.