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Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Vision Care Company
A former project manager has filed a lawsuit against Versant Health alleging discrimination based on disability along with racial bias while working there between December '21 - February '23 .
Ex-employee accuses Old Second National Bank of Race-Based Discrimination
Nichole Cage has filed a lawsuit against Old Second National Bank alleging race-based discrimination and harassment during her tenure as an AVP Branch Manager.
Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Sues Restaurant Chain Over Website Accessibility Violations
Nicole Davis has filed a class-action lawsuit against Kitchen Kings, Inc., alleging their website violates accessibility standards under the ADA by being unusable for visually-impaired individuals.
Former Warehouse Manager Alleges Discrimination Against Logistics Company Under ADA
Kevin Johnson has filed a lawsuit against Elite XPO Cargo Systems alleging violations under both the Americans with Disabilities Act and Family Medical Leave Act following his termination after requesting medical leave due to anxiety-related issues.
Lyft Accused of Negligence After Former Driver Challenges Deactivation Over Alleged Incident
Ceresa Cohran has filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies Inc., Lyft Inc., and the City of Chicago over alleged wrongful deactivation as a rideshare driver due to an unverified safety incident claim.
Former Engineer Alleges Age and Disability Discrimination Against Former Employer ClearFlame Engines
Michael Kalagian has filed a lawsuit against his former employer ClearFlame Engines alleging age and disability discrimination after being terminated under suspicious circumstances.
Plaintiff accuses online account service provider Set Forth Inc. of failing to safeguard personal data
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Set Forth Inc., an online account administration service provider accused of inadequately protecting sensitive customer information leading to a massive data breach affecting around 1.5 million people.
Plaintiff alleges online service provider Set Forth Inc.'s negligence led to massive data breach
A new class action lawsuit has been filed against Set Forth Inc., accusing them of failing to protect sensitive customer information during a recent data breach affecting over a million individuals.
Chicago Resident Alleges Civil Rights Violations Against Coal City Police
Andre Alexander Harden-Rivera has filed a lawsuit against Coal City's police department claiming civil rights violations following an alleged unlawful arrest in April 2024.
Former Employee Alleges Kraft Heinz Foods Company Engaged in Sex-Based Discrimination
A former Senior National Account Manager at Kraft Heinz Foods Company has filed a lawsuit alleging sex-based discrimination following her termination in September 2024.
Man jailed for 5+ years before being cleared of murder charges sues Hazel Crest, cops
Jermaine Johnson has filed a lawsuit against several police officers and the Village of Hazel Crest after being allegedly wrongfully detained for nearly six years following a murder charge that a judge determined lacked probable cause or supporting evidence.
Illinois sanctuary law will hinder, but won’t stop ICE agents in potential deportation actions
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker recently boasted that officials in heavily Democratic Illinois will attempt to shield illegal immigrants from potential deportation actions under the incoming Trump administration. An advocate for victims of illegal immigrant crime says state actions could place the state and local authorities on a legal collision course with the feds
Access to Justice Commission Announces Winners Of Colman and Kilbride Awards
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice (ATJ Commission) announced the winners of two awards, the Jeffrey D. Colman Access to Justice Award and The Hon. Thomas L. Kilbride (Ret.) Judicial Access to Justice Award.
Bill Boies, ’68, Honored with National Legal Aid & Defender Association’s 2024 Arthur von Briesen Award
International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce Wilber (Bill) Boies has received the 2024 Arthur von Briesen Award from the National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA).
Plaintiff alleges unlawful detention by Chicago Heights Police Officers
Jamar E. Harris has filed a lawsuit against two police officers and the City of Chicago Heights following an allegedly unjustified traffic stop that led to his detention without charges.
Plaintiff Veteran Alleges City Government Negligence Over Sidewalk Accessibility
A veteran is suing Chicago for failing to maintain accessible sidewalks as required by law after experiencing a dangerous fall due to inadequate infrastructure compliance with ADA standards.
Former Employee Alleges Antioch Public Library District Violated Age and Disability Discrimination Laws
Kathyann Deaner has filed a lawsuit against Antioch Public Library District alleging age and disability discrimination during her tenure as a business manager.
Law Graduate Sues Prestigious University for Defamation Amid Career Ruin
Yasmeen Elagha has filed a lawsuit against Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law for defamation and discrimination after false allegations derailed her legal career.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against Saint Xavier University following massive data breach
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Saint Xavier University after a major data breach exposed sensitive personal information of over two hundred thousand individuals.
Plaintiffs Allege Vape Company Misleads Consumers with False Delta-9 THC Content Claims
A class action lawsuit accuses Lifted Liquids, Inc., an Illinois-based company, of falsely advertising its vape products as containing legal levels of delta-9 THC when they allegedly contain much more than allowed by law.