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Comfort Inn Accused of Racial Discrimination by Former Housekeeping Manager
In a lawsuit filed in Illinois federal court on October 29th, Brittany Irvin accuses Comfort Inn's management of racial discrimination leading to her wrongful termination.
Former Employee Alleges Team One Logistics Engaged in Sexual Harassment
James Boozer has taken legal action against Depotrek Logistics LLC over allegations of sexual harassment and discriminatory practices during his employment period.
Plaintiff alleges BP gas station violated ADA accessibility standards
Howard Cohan has filed a lawsuit against BP gas station operators for failing to comply with ADA standards at their Downers Grove location in Illinois.
Plaintiff alleges Amtrak discriminated based on race and sex
A former train attendant has filed a lawsuit against Amtrak for alleged racial and sexual orientation discrimination during his employment period.
'Palpable injustice:' Appeals panel says Cook Co. judge wrongly allowed 'one-sided' trial vs restaurant owner
An IL state appeals panel says Cook County Judge Robert Harris wrongly moved ahead with a "one-sided" trial in which a Rogers Park restaurant owner was ordered to pay $500K to Loyola University amid a court fight over Loyola's alleged refusal to let him reopen a fine dining restaurant in 2021
Supreme Court Justices to Administer Oath To 1,331 New Attorneys in Chicago
Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis, Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr. and Justice Joy V. Cunningham will administer the attorney’s oath to 1,331 new lawyers over two bar admission ceremony sessions on Wednesday, November 6, in the First Judicial District.
Adam Davidson’s “Administrative Enslavement” Article Featured in Jotwell
The Thirteenth Amendment provides, “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.”
Melissa Vandewater joins Jones Day in Chicago as partner in Firm's Real Estate Practice
The global law firm Jones Day has announced that Melissa Vandewater has joined the Firm as a partner in its Real Estate Practice and is based in Chicago.
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Financial Institution Over Data Breach
Two individuals have filed a class action lawsuit against Evolve Bank and Trust following a significant data breach that compromised sensitive personal information earlier this year.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Global Logistics Company
Iryna Slizhova has filed a lawsuit against DSV Air & Sea Inc., alleging workplace discrimination based on sex and national origin during her employment as an Air Export Coordinator.
Plaintiff alleges former employer North America Stevedoring Company violated labor laws on overtime pay
Orestila Ochoa has filed a lawsuit against North America Stevedoring Company alleging misclassification as an exempt employee led to unpaid overtime wages during her employment.
Employee Alleges Flavor Manufacturer and Staffing Agency Engaged in Racial Discrimination
Michael Gosa has filed a lawsuit against Flavorchem Corporation and RHM LLC alleging racial discrimination during his employment period earlier this year.
Plaintiff alleges Northwestern University violated Americans with Disabilities Act
Camile L. Jordan has taken legal action against Northwestern University alleging discrimination due to her chronic depression and anxiety under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Former Senior Medical Director Alleges Discrimination Against CVS Health Corporation
Dr. Carol Palackdharry has filed a lawsuit against CVS Health Corporation alleging discrimination based on sex, age, and disability during her tenure as Senior Medical Director at Aetna's ActiveHealth Management division.
Educator Accuses Chicago Board Of Education Of Discrimination Based On Race And Religion
Abdul Muhammad has filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Board Of Education alleging racial and religious discrimination leading to his unjust termination as principal at Lindblom Math And Science Academy.
Plaintiff Alleges Discrimination Against Former Employer Crescent Cleaning Company Under ADA
Christopher Sader has filed a lawsuit against Crescent Cleaning Company alleging discrimination based on disability and race following his termination after requesting accommodations for a heart condition.
Former Employee Alleges Wrongful Termination Against Trucking Company
Omair Michael Javed has filed a lawsuit against M. Raess & Son Trucking LLC alleging wrongful termination among other grievances following workplace hostility and safety violations reports ignored by management.
Former Employee Alleges Gaming Corporation Fostered Hostile Work Environment
Melissa Morfin has filed a lawsuit against her former employer INTRALOT Inc., alleging sexual harassment and retaliation during her tenure as a dispatcher in their Bolingbrook office.
Former Employee Alleges Transportation Company Violated Overtime Pay Laws
LaDonna Charles has filed a lawsuit against Sunrise Bus LLC and its General Manager Jamie Enger in federal court alleging violations of labor laws concerning overtime pay.
Ethics complaint filed vs Pritzker over unconstitutional 'election interference' 'anti-slating' law
An Arlington Heights lawyer, who is running as a Republican for the state House, has filed an ethics complaint against Gov. JB Pritzker, accusing him of violating his professional responsibilities as a lawyer holding public office by supporting a state law Democrats sought to use to block challengers to their candidates