The Cook County Record News
Former Employee Alleges Misclassification Against Laci Transport Inc., Claims Unpaid Overtime
Jaylin White has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, Laci Transport Inc., claiming misclassification as an independent contractor led to denied overtime pay—a violation of multiple labor laws.
Eric Posner Writes About Populism’s Anti-Corporate Turn
The outpouring of joy on social media after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson suggests that America’s populist moment is evolving into something larger and more significant than just a backlash against the political establishment.
Elementary School Accused of Negligence Following Alleged Assault on Student
A shocking incident at Marya Yates Elementary School has led Monik Harron to file a lawsuit against Elementary School District 159 after her son was allegedly assaulted by a school employee.
Plaintiff alleges Village Police Officer used Excessive Force
Lavon Vaughns has filed a lawsuit accusing Officer P.O. Fiordirosa and the Village of Markham of excessive force following an incident in May 2023 where he was allegedly wrongfully detained and injured by police actions without probable cause
Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Sues Skincare Company Over Website Accessibility Violations
Kalari Jackson Girtley has filed a lawsuit against Derma Made LLC for allegedly violating her rights under the ADA by failing to provide an accessible website for visually-impaired users.
Plaintiff Alleges Charter School Negligence After Assault on Child
In a lawsuit filed on December 4th in Chicago's federal court system, Shanavia Clark accuses KIPP Chicago Schools and others of negligence following an alleged assault on her daughter by another parent at school premises last March.
Riverside MHP LLC alleges breach of contract against Franklin E. DeHaan Living Trust over mobile home park sale
In a complex legal dispute filed in December 2024 by Riverside MHP LLC against Franklin E. DeHaan Living Trust in Illinois federal court, allegations have surfaced regarding fraudulent representations during a mobile home park sale transaction...
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Food Manufacturer
Cinthia Magaly Sosa Santana has sued Dutch-American Foods for alleged racial discrimination and sexual harassment during her tenure as a forklift driver at their facility in Illinois.
Plaintiff Alleges E-Commerce Entities Infringe on Animated Series Copyrights
Michael Salcedo has filed a lawsuit against several e-commerce entities for allegedly selling counterfeit products based on his popular animated series, Alphabet Lore.
Transportation Alliance Bank accuses logistics company Dovgal Express of breaching multi-million dollar loan agreements
In a recent court filing by Transportation Alliance Bank against Dovgal Express in Illinois' Northern District Court on December 6th highlights significant breaches concerning two major business loans amounting over $2 million dollars collectively...
Plaintiffs Allege Local Restaurant Chain Violated ADA Due to Inaccessible Facilities
A lawsuit has been filed against Steak'n Egger and Gold Rush Amusement for allegedly violating ADA requirements by failing to provide accessible facilities at their Cicero location.
Former Employee Alleges Sexual Discrimination Against Commercial Food Service Company
Brandon R. Ingram has filed a lawsuit against Taylor Commercial Food Service alleging sexual discrimination during his employment tenure ending in June 2023.
Sandra Frantzen, ’99: An Advocate for Arab American Lawyers Makes Her Mark
Sandra Frantzen, ’99, didn’t set out to become a lawyer. Her college degrees were in chemistry and environmental science; she had her eyes set on medical school.
Plaintiff alleges retail giant discriminated under ADA
A former sales associate has filed a lawsuit against Macy’s Retail Holdings for alleged violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Mortgage Company Under ADA
Priscilla Allen has filed a lawsuit against Dovenmuehle Mortgage Inc., claiming discrimination due to disability under the ADA and interference with FMLA rights following termination disguised as downsizing.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Property Management Giant
Roymond Galloway has filed a lawsuit against Greystar Management Services alleging racial and national origin-based discrimination during his employment as a maintenance technician in Illinois.
Plaintiff Alleges Data Breach Negligence Against Financial Service Provider
Joel Bellefeuille Jr., representing himself and others affected by a significant data breach at Set Forth Inc., has filed a class action lawsuit alleging negligence in protecting personal information.
Plaintiff alleges Watch Company’s Website Violates ADA Due To Inaccessibility
A visually-impaired plaintiff has filed a class action lawsuit against Viva Time Corp., claiming their website is inaccessible under ADA standards.
IL Supreme Court turns back bid by Cook County to tax 'future' fuel sales
Business advocates in Illinois said, if the Illinois Supreme Court had sided with Cook County, it would have opened the door for a massive array of new local occupation taxes of all kinds throughout the state, which would 'devastate' businesses
Benesch Partner Hanna Conger Named to Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Media’s 2024 Top Women in Law
Benesch is pleased to announce that Partner Hanna Conger has been named to Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Media’s 5th Annual Top Women in Law.