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Felon Madigan should repay taxpayers nearly $600K for public pension

By Amy Korte, Illinois Policy Institute |
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan was convicted of misusing his public office for his own power and profit. Not only should his public pension be halted, he should repay the nearly $600,000 taxpayers already paid the felon.

Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Sues Retailer Dillon Davis Over Website Accessibility Violations

By Cook County Record |
A visually-impaired plaintiff has filed a class action lawsuit against retailer Dillon Davis for failing to make its website accessible under ADA regulations.

Plaintiff alleges online retailer Kitchen Mama LLC violated ADA due to inaccessible website

By Cook County Record |
A legally blind plaintiff has filed a class-action lawsuit against Kitchen Mama LLC for failing to make its website accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Sues Hair Care Company Madison Reed Over Website Accessibility

By Cook County Record |
Constance Henry has filed a class action lawsuit against Madison Reed in Illinois federal court, alleging their website is inaccessible to visually-impaired users in violation of the ADA.

Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Velocity Merchant Services Discriminated Due to Pregnancy

By Cook County Record |
Tiara Stewart has filed a lawsuit against Velocity Merchant Services alleging wrongful termination due to pregnancy discrimination.

Plaintiff alleges non-profit Prevent Child Abuse America of racial discrimination

By Cook County Record |
In a recent court filing, Gelasia Croom accuses Prevent Child Abuse America of racial discrimination and retaliation during her employment as Chief Communications Officer.

IL Treasurer: Chicago City Hall wrongly keeping millions of dollars worth of unclaimed checks, other property

By Jonathan Bilyk |
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs, through Attorney General Kwame Raoul, sued the city of Chicago, seeking a court order knocking down the city's claim that its home rule power exempts it from having to turn over to the state millions of dollars of unclaimed checks and refunds owed to Illinoisans 

Christine Barone named one of “40 Under 40” Illinois attorneys to watch

By The Cook County Record |
Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. is proud to congratulate Christine A. Barone, principal in the Estate Planning & Asset Protection and Estate & Trust Administration & Litigation practice groups, who has been honored as one of “40 Under 40 Illinois Attorneys to Watch” by Law Bulletin Media.

Police Officer Alleges Gender Discrimination Against Elk Grove Village

By Cook County Record |
Sheara Bonilla has filed a lawsuit against Elk Grove Village alleging gender discrimination and retaliation within its police department.

David Lidster alleges negligence against R & J Transport Inc., resulting in severe injury

By Cook County Record |
David Lidster has taken legal action against R & J Transport Inc., accusing them of negligence after sustaining severe injuries due to an allegedly defective trailer owned by the company.

Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Alleges Website Inaccessibility Against Retailer Under ADA

By Cook County Record |
A legally blind plaintiff has filed a class-action lawsuit against Vinglace LLC for failing to make its website accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Allstate accused of illegally collecting consumer driving data

By Cook County Record |
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against The Allstate Corporation alleging illegal collection and sale of consumer driving data without consent.

Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Louis Glunz Beer Inc

By Cook County Record |
A former employee has taken legal action against Louis Glunz Beer Inc., accusing them of wrongful termination following a workplace injury.

Ex-IL House Speaker, Dem leader Madigan convicted of bribery, wire fraud

By Jonathan Bilyk |
Michael J. Madigan, who used his position as state House Speaker and chairman of the state Democrats to amass sweeping influence across all levels in Illinois for decades, was convicted by a federal jury. Reform advocates and GOPers say it should serve as a "wake-up call" for more extensive reforms in the notoriously corruption-plagued state

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Sponsors Junior Council's 36th Annual Snowball Gala

By The Cook County Record |
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is a proud sponsor of the Junior Council’s 36th Annual Snowball Gala on February 22, 2025.

Barnes & Thornburg Attorneys Selected for Prestigious Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Programs

By The Cook County Record |
Barnes & Thornburg attorneys Tiffany Presley, Bryan Castro and Charity Seaborn have been selected for two innovative professional development programs with the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD).

Wheelchair User Sues Taco Bell Franchisee Over Accessibility Violations

By Cook County Record |
Kimberly Aigner has filed a class-action lawsuit against AG Bells II LLC and AG Bells, LLC over alleged ADA violations at their Taco Bell locations due to excessive sloping in parking areas affecting wheelchair users' accessibility.

Plaintiff alleges pharmaceutical giant responsible for child's illness due to misleading infant formula

By Cook County Record |
A new lawsuit has been filed against Abbott Laboratories by Nidaal Askar on behalf of their premature child who developed a serious intestinal disease after consuming cow’s milk-based formula produced by the company.

Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Violated ADA Through Discriminatory Termination

By Cook County Record |
Joshua Hastings is suing his former employer Kunes Country C of Woodstock over allegations of disability discrimination following a workplace injury.

Plaintiff Alleges Website Inaccessibility Against ACME ELECTRIC MOTOR Inc., Violating ADA

By Cook County Record |
A class action lawsuit has been filed by Howard Wilson against ACME ELECTRIC MOTOR Inc., claiming their website is inaccessible to visually impaired users and violates ADA regulations.