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Legally Blind Plaintiff Alleges Inaccessibility Against Retailer Car Toys
Chris Jackson has taken legal action against Car Toys Inc., claiming their digital platforms are inaccessible to those with visual impairments in violation of ADA laws.
Plaintiff alleges state office violated ADA over diabetes-related accommodation
A former DMV employee has taken legal action against the Illinois Secretary of State alleging discrimination due to her diabetes condition under ADA laws.
Former Employee Alleges Sexual Harassment Against Major Aerospace Company
A former CNC machinist has filed a lawsuit against GE Aerospace alleging sexual harassment and discrimination during her employment period.
Former Employee Alleges Fast-Food Chain Discriminated Against Him Due to Disability
Karl Jones has filed a lawsuit against Zubha POP Foods, LLC d/b/a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen alleging discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act due to his sickle cell disease.
Plaintiff alleges hospital violated ADA through discriminatory practices
Nicole Burgess has filed a lawsuit against Sinai Health System alleging violations under the ADA and FMLA due to discrimination based on her disabilities.
Former Employee Alleges Retaliation Against Corporate Employer After Reporting Sexual Harassment
In a recent lawsuit filed in Illinois federal court by Karen Schweickart against her former employer Emburse Inc., serious allegations of retaliation following reports of sexual harassment have come to light.
Residential Manager Alleges Discrimination Against Care Facility Over Pregnancy
Anastasia G. Malhotra has filed a lawsuit against The Lambs Farm alleging discrimination based on sex and pregnancy under Title VII and PDA laws after being terminated following maternity leave.
German Air Charter Partnership Alleges Fraud Against Repairman Using Alias
A German air charter partnership has filed a lawsuit alleging fraud against an individual using the alias John Flint and his fictitious company CAP LLC after they failed to repair or return their aircraft engine despite receiving payment upfront.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination by Spears Manufacturing Under ADA
Peter Bell has filed a lawsuit against Spears Manufacturing Co., claiming discrimination due to his disability under ADA laws and retaliation related to FMLA rights violations.
Closing the Tax Gap: Book Co-authored by Northwestern Pritzker Law Professor Targets Noncompliance by the Wealthy
When thinking about the tax system, Americans often complain that the wealthy pay less than they should because they’re able to employ skilled advisors and complex structures that are not available to other taxpayers.
Justice Joy V. Cunningham Announces 3 Judicial Vacancies in Cook County
Supreme Court Justice Joy V. Cunningham has begun an application process for three judicial vacancies, one At-Large vacancy and two subcircuit vacancies, in Cook County.
Chicago Police Officers Accused of Unlawful Detention by Citizen
Miguel Llamas has filed a lawsuit against two Chicago police officers and the City of Chicago alleging unlawful detention and search without justification while he was at a gas station.
Appeals court: Cook divorce judges can't hold ex-husbands 'hostage' to force families to pay divorce bills
An Illinois appeals panel has become the first to push back against a continued practice by Cook County divorce court judges who have jailed ex-husbands to force them to pay 'obligations,' even if they may not have the money. The justices said Judge Scannicchio, who oversees the county's divorce courts, improperly jailed a man without first determining he could pay $248K
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Car Dealership Giants Under Pregnancy Protection Laws
Megan Guerra has filed a lawsuit against Gerald Hyundai and Gerald Nissan alleging pregnancy-based discrimination during her employment at their North Aurora locations.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Thorntons LLC Violated ADA Due to Disability Discrimination
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Thorntons LLC alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act due to disability discrimination and retaliation after seeking reasonable accommodations for ADHD.
Jason J. Czarnezki, ’03, Appointed Dean of Chicago-Kent College of Law
Jason J. Czarnezki has been appointed as the next dean of Chicago-Kent College of Law at Illinois Tech, effective June 1, 2025.
Former Employee Alleges Healthcare Corporation Violated Disability Rights
Ryan Rohde has filed a lawsuit against Humboldt Park Health alleging violations under the ADA and FMLA after being terminated due to disability-related issues.
Kilcoy Global Foods Accuses Selza Entities and Mr. Meat Master of Breach of Contract Over Unpaid Invoices
Kilcoy Global Foods has taken legal action against Selza International entities and Mr. Meat Master for failing to pay over $736,000 for meat deliveries made earlier this year despite repeated attempts at resolution outside courtrooms proving...
Outstanding New Faculty Hires at Northwestern Pritzker Law
This fall, Northwestern Pritzker Law welcomed a number of outstanding faculty hires: Professors Molly Brownfield, Kristina DeGuzman, Monica Haymond, Kara Ingelhart, Andrea Lewis Hartung, Priyanka Motaparthy, Eric Sirota, and our inaugural Marti Family Fellow Priyanka Goonetilleke.
Former Employee Alleges Jiffy Lube Engaged in Pregnancy Discrimination
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Jiffy Lube alleging wrongful termination due to pregnancy discrimination and failure to accommodate under federal laws like Title VII and ADA.