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Plaintiff railroad company sues Illinois corporation over unpaid freight charges
In a recent legal battle filed on December 16th by SOO Line Railroad Company against Benren Inc., allegations have surfaced concerning unpaid freight charges totaling over $211,000 related to interstate rail shipments between Bensenville, Illinois...
Plaintiff alleges Chicago Public Schools violated civil rights through racial discrimination
A former JROTC Commandant at Air Force Academy High School has filed a lawsuit against Chicago Public Schools alleging racial discrimination and retaliation leading to wrongful termination.
Security Officer Alleges Sexual Harassment Against Major Hotel Chain
A former security officer has filed a lawsuit against Hilton Chicago alleging sexual harassment and discrimination based on sex under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Pushpeel LLC Accuses E-Commerce Operators of Copyright Infringement
Pushpeel LLC has filed a lawsuit against several e-commerce operators accused of selling counterfeit versions of its copyrighted sensory activity board design without authorization.
Plaintiff Alleges Financial Institution Fails ADA Compliance
A Roselle resident has filed a lawsuit against Parkway Bancorp, Inc., claiming multiple ADA violations at properties they own.
Andrew Robb, ’13, and Nick Harper, ’15, Promoted to Partnership at Gibson Dunn
Gibson Dunn has elected 35 lawyers to its partnership, effective January 1, 2025.
Jury orders plastic surgeon to pay $66M to family of woman who bled to death after procedure
The verdict was entered against Dr. Abou Sayeg, who practices plastic surgery in Chicago and Detroit, according to his online bio. Plaintiffs' lawyers estimated the verdict is the largest of its kind in Illinois history.
The Rent Eats First: Northwestern Pritzker Law’s Eric Sirota Pens Poetry on Housing and Justice
In October, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law’s Director of Tenant Advocacy Clinic and Professor Eric Sirota published The Rent Eats First, a book that analyzes capitalist systems and systemic inequality in verse form.
Illinois Drug Courts Receive $45k Grant to Bolster Substance Use Programs in 5 Rural Communities
The Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) announced today that the Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine’s Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development (CRHSSD) has recently awarded $45,000 to rural drug courts in Illinois.
Tadros may get trial in defamation case vs Crain's over 2016 article
A Cook County judge on Dec. 10 denied a motion by Crain's Communications to end the lawsuit brought by businessman Philip Tadros, which accused Crain's Chicago Business of defaming him in a 2016 article. The judge said a jury may need to decide if accusing Tadros of a "pattern of mismanagement" was defamatory
Chocolate Business Owner Sues Former Employees Over Trademark Infringement
Robert B. Hunter has taken legal action against former employees Tabitha Diebler and Charla Ryan along with their associated businesses for allegedly infringing on his Riverside Chocolate Factory® trademark.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Real Estate Firm
Pedro Gallegos has filed a lawsuit against A2Z Real Estate Inc., accusing them of national origin and race-based discrimination during his employment tenure as a Maintenance Foreman since 1982 until November 2024.
Former inmate alleges Chicago Police Officers framed him for murder
In a shocking turn of events David Ayala who spent over four decades behind bars is now seeking justice against those he claims framed him for murder back in 1981.
Osaic Wealth accuses trustees and investors of improper FINRA arbitration over unsuitable investments
In a recent court filing, Osaic Wealth seeks to block several individuals from pursuing claims against it through FINRA arbitration over alleged unsuitable investment recommendations made by former contractors.
Former Employee Alleges Gender Discrimination Against Major Pharmacy Chain
Sarah Smith has filed a lawsuit against CVS Pharmacy Inc., alleging gender discrimination and retaliation leading to wrongful termination under Title VII violations.
Daniel J. Schufreider, ’15, and Anthony-Ray Sepúlveda, ’15, Elected Partners at ArentFox Schiff
ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce the election of 15 new partners, effective January 1, 2025.
Plaintiff alleges Chicago restaurant failed to pay overtime wages
Silviano Factor has filed a lawsuit against TJ United Grill in Chicago for allegedly failing to pay him and other employees proper overtime wages as required by law.
Former Employee Alleges Sexual Harassment Against Manufacturing Firm
Leonardo Guerrido has filed a lawsuit against A. Stucki Company alleging sexual harassment by a supervisor during his tenure at Salco Products Inc., leading to wrongful termination after reporting misconduct.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Depotrek Logistics Violated Civil Rights Through Discrimination and Harassment
A former lead mechanic has filed a lawsuit against Depotrek Logistics alleging sex-based discrimination and harassment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Former Employee Alleges Retaliation Against Former Employer BestRx Pharmacy Software
LaCortney Kimber has filed a lawsuit against BestRx Pharmacy Software claiming wrongful termination after reporting workplace harassment by a supervisor.