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Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Accuses LJC Apparel of Discrimination Over Website Accessibility
A visually-impaired plaintiff has filed a class action lawsuit against LJC Apparel for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act due to their inaccessible website.
Plaintiff Truck Driver Alleges Transportation Company Misclassification Violations
Bernard Gray has initiated a class-action lawsuit against Maybach International Group LLC for allegedly misclassifying truck drivers as independent contractors rather than employees.
Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Alleges Online Retailer Violates ADA Due to Inaccessible Website
Constance Henry has filed a class action lawsuit against HRSH Acquisitions over allegations that their website is inaccessible to visually-impaired users in violation of the ADA.
Former Employee Alleges Northwestern Memorial Hospital Violated Disability Laws
A former employee has taken legal action against Northwestern Memorial Hospital alleging violations under both federal and state disability laws.
Plaintiff alleges City of Aurora police officers used excessive force during mental health crisis
An Illinois resident is suing the City of Aurora and its police department after an alleged use of excessive force during a mental health crisis left him severely injured and permanently disfigured.
IL Supreme Court: Employers can't end class actions over unpaid wages by paying the wages
Unanimous ruling holds plaintiffs allowed to pursue damages if they can prove employer broke the law. Business advocates warned the ruling could lead to yet more "ruinous costs" for employers from lawsuits in Illinois courts.
Felon Madigan should repay taxpayers nearly $600K for public pension
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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