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Plaintiff Alleges Negligence by Saint Xavier University Following Data Breach
A recent class action lawsuit accuses Saint Xavier University of negligence following a significant data breach exposing personal information such as Social Security numbers.
Plaintiff Alleges Village Police Department Discriminated Based on Age and Gender
Michelle Geier has filed a lawsuit against the Village of Bolingbrook Police Department alleging discrimination based on age and gender after suffering an injury while on duty.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Highland Park CVS Discriminated Under ADA
Andrea Griffin has taken legal action against Highland Park CVS for alleged violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Plaintiff alleges E Team Inc., former employer, violated wage laws
Cynthia Turner has taken legal action against her former employer E Team Inc., accusing them of violating federal and state wage laws by underpaying her during her tenure as a Sterile Processing Technician in Illinois.
Plaintiffs Allege False Arrest Against City of Chicago Police Officers
Two individuals have filed a lawsuit against Chicago police officers alleging false arrest during a traffic stop without probable cause or justification in June 2024.
Plaintiff Alleges USPS Sex Discrimination
Nicole A. Allen has filed a lawsuit against USPS citing sex discrimination and retaliation violations under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Cook County Dems cruise in five contested races for circuit court judge seats
While votes continue to be counted, Democratic candidates for judge in Cook County scored easy wins over Republican challengers in the handful of contested judicial races presented to voters this fall, including in the first contested general election race for countywide judge in 14 years
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Michael Zink As Judge in 20th Subcircuit of Cook County
Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced that Michael Zink has been appointed as a judge in the 20th Subcircuit of Cook County.
BFKN Recognized in Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" 2025
BFKN has been recognized in the Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms" list for 2025.
Thompson Coburn Earns Top-Tier Rankings in U.S. News 2025 ‘Best Law Firms’ Survey
Thompson Coburn earned nine national first-tier rankings in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” survey (by BL Rankings).
77 of 78 Cook County judges poised to retain seats on bench; O'Malley falling short
Of three Cook County judges touched by scandal in recent weeks, voters appeared poised to grant two - Kathy Flanagan and E. Kenneth Wright - new six-year terms on the bench. Judge Shannon O'Malley, however, appeared to be falling short of the required 60% "Yes" vote threshold, according to incomplete results
Coca-Cola can't seal up class action over artificial sweeteners in Fresca
Legal dispute redounds to definition of 'soda water'
Amy Manning, Angelo Russo Honored Again as Lawdragon Leading Litigators
McGuireWoods Chicago partners Amy Manning and Angelo Russo again have been recognized among Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Litigators in America.
Martha Nussbaum Discusses Fear in Politics
Election Day and the polls are open across Illinois until 7 p.m.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against United Ground Express Under ADA
Larissa Marcano has filed a lawsuit against United Ground Express alleging discrimination based on her autism diagnosis under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Plaintiff alleges former employer accused of Retaliatory Discharge
Barry Aldred has filed a lawsuit against his former employer Tate & Lyle Solutions USA LLC alleging wrongful termination and defamation following a workplace injury incident involving chlorine gas exposure.
Police Sergeant Alleges Sexual Harassment Against City of Chicago
A Chicago police sergeant has taken legal action against the City of Chicago, alleging persistent sexual harassment by a superior officer.
Plaintiff Antoine Jones alleges Mapei U.S.A. Corp., former employer, of Disability Discrimination
Antoine Jones has taken legal action against former employer Mapei U.S.A. Corp., claiming discrimination based on disability following surgery-related limitations and retaliation linked to medical leave usage under ADA and FMLA laws.
Former Employee Alleges Car Dealership Engaged in Sexual Harassment
Karli Duran has filed a lawsuit against Rizza Buick GMC Cadillac Inc., accusing them of sexual harassment and discrimination during her tenure as a service manager.
'Unconstitutional affront:' Federal judge strikes down Illinois 'assault weapons' ban
Saying the law falls far short under the Constitution, U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn entered an injunction which would block the state from enforcing Gov. Pritzker's ban on so-called 'assault weapons.' The ruling is stayed for 30 days, pending an expected appeal from the state