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Sunday, February 23, 2025

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Plaintiff Alleges Fashion Brand Eric Javits Fails ADA Compliance

By Cook County Record |
Tentya Booker has filed a lawsuit against fashion brand Eric Javits in Illinois federal court for failing to make its website accessible to visually impaired users like herself.

Visually Impaired Plaintiff Sues Online Retailer iHerb Over Website Accessibility Violations

By Cook County Record |
Andre Battle has filed a class action lawsuit against iHerb in Illinois federal court alleging violations of the ADA due to their inaccessible website design for visually impaired users.

Plaintiff Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Former Employer GRG TFG Wacker LLC

By Cook County Record |
Durrell Haynes has filed a lawsuit against GRG TFG Wacker LLC alleging racial discrimination during his employment as a line chef at Bar Mar in Chicago.

Florida Couple Sues Illinois Police Officers Over Alleged Unlawful Search

By Cook County Record |
A Florida couple has taken legal action against an Illinois village police department following an alleged unconstitutional search of their home based on false claims made by a neighbor's daughter.

Former Employee Alleges Sexual Harassment Against Jamba Juice Operator

By Cook County Record |
Eric Harrison has filed a lawsuit against Susu Hospitality Group d/b/a Jamba Juice alleging sexual harassment and discrimination during his brief tenure as a Shift Lead.

'The offender is the victim now:' City to debate deal to pay Dexter Reed's family $1.25M

By Jonathan Bilyk |
The deal, which could be approved by Chicago City Council by Feb. 19, would pay $1.25 million to the family of a man all but his own family and their lawyers conceded fired first at Chicago cops. It has drawn intense criticism from aldermen who assert it sends a terrible message to police and the community

Plaintiffs accuse City Police Officers and Retail Giant Dick's Sporting Goods of Wrongful Arrest

By Cook County Record |
Three men have filed a lawsuit against several Chicago police officers and Dick's Sporting Goods alleging wrongful arrest based on racial profiling and fabricated charges following an incident at a retail store in July 2024.

Plaintiff alleges clothing retailer H&M discriminated against him due to epilepsy

By Cook County Record |
Javier Enriquez has filed a lawsuit against retail giant H&M alleging wrongful termination due to disability discrimination related to his epilepsy.

World Trademark Review 1000 Ranks Six Neal Gerber Eisenberg Attorneys

By The Cook County Record |
Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) is pleased to announce that six attorneys from the firm’s Intellectual Property practice group have been ranked in the 2025 edition of World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals (WTR 1000).

Legally Blind Plaintiff Accuses Food Retailer The Old Mill LLC of Violating ADA Over Website Accessibility

By Cook County Record |
Tentya Booker has taken legal action against The Old Mill LLC for allegedly violating the Americans with Disabilities Act by failing to make its website accessible to visually impaired users like herself.

Former Employee Alleges Breach of Contract Against Trucking Academy Over Unpaid Commissions

By Cook County Record |
Matthew Herman has taken legal action against Rock Gate Capital LLC and its CEO Steve Gold over unpaid wages and commissions during his tenure as a Business Development Representative.

Plaintiff Haron Cole alleges Sepm Marketing's online store violates ADA due to inaccessible website

By Cook County Record |
Haron Cole has taken legal action against Sepm Marketing for allegedly failing to make its website accessible to visually impaired users, violating the ADA.

'This ends today:' DOJ asks court to block IL, Chicago from using 'Sanctuary' laws to hinder deportation of criminals

By Jonathan Bilyk |
Federal lawsuit from the Trump administration asserts the state of Illinois, city of Chicago and Cook County are unconstitutionally using state laws and local ordinances to shield illegal immigrants - and particularly, illegal immigrants who have been convicted of other, violent crimes - from being removed from the U.S.

Sally Schilling Joins Armstrong Teasdale as Director of Business Development

By The Cook County Record |
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Sally Schilling as Director of Business Development. Located in the firm’s Chicago office, she drives the firm's client acquisition and revenue growth initiatives, while fostering strong client relationships.

Nelson Mullins Chicago Partner David Ogles Recognized in 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine

By The Cook County Record |
Nelson Mullins partner David Ogles was recently recognized in the 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine in the area of Business Litigation.

Plaintiff accuses tech giant Apple Inc., former employer, of racial discrimination and ADA violations

By Cook County Record |
Kevin T. Hobbs has filed a lawsuit against Apple Inc., alleging racial discrimination and violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act during his employment with them in Naperville, Illinois.

American Alliance for Equal Rights sues City of Chicago over alleged racial discrimination in casino investment

By Cook County Record |
The American Alliance for Equal Rights has filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago and Bally's over alleged racial discrimination in a new casino investment opportunity restricted to minorities and women.

Alison Siegler Discusses Mandatory Release in ICE Arrestee Case

By The Cook County Record |
A Venezuelan migrant swept up in local immigration raids who was ordered released by a federal judge is now back in federal custody at an out-of-state immigration detention center.

Plaintiff Alleges Manufacturing Company Violated ADA Through Discrimination and Retaliation

By Cook County Record |
In a recent lawsuit filed in Illinois federal court, Hugo Lara accuses Accurate Felt & Gasket Manufacturing Co., his former employer, of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Plaintiff alleges Floral Delivery Service Deceptively Overcharges Customers with Hidden Fees

By Cook County Record |
A class action lawsuit has been filed against FTD, LLC by Mayo Inoue alleging deceptive pricing tactics involving undisclosed fees on floral deliveries through their e-commerce platform.