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Plaintiff alleges Abbott Rapid DX North America violated disability rights leading to wrongful termination

By Cook County Record |
Sophia Anderson is suing Abbott Rapid DX North America over alleged workplace discrimination linked to her medical conditions resulting in wrongful termination.

Plaintiff alleges Freight Forwarder Defendant failed payment obligations

By Cook County Record |
Global CFS accuses ODW Global of failing to pay over $235k for freight handling services after customs-related issues led to shipment destruction.

'Baseless targeting': Internal review shows feds sought to punish Townstone over radio comments

By Jonathan Bilyk |
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has asked a federal judge to reverse a settlement with Townstone Financial and refund $105K the company had paid to end a regulatory action that sought to punish the company over comments made on a radio show which the agency claimed were discriminatory

Barnes & Thornburg Named to the University of Illinois College of Law Employer Honor Roll

By The Cook County Record |
Barnes & Thornburg has been named a recipient of the University of Illinois College of Law's 2024-2025 Employer Honor Roll Award, making it the third consecutive year the firm has been recognized.

Lawsuit: Champaign abortion doc left 'half of pre-born baby' in woman's body post-abortion

By Jonathan Bilyk |
An Ohio doctor, who runs an abortion clinic in Champaign, has been accused of severely injuring a woman during an abortion, by allegedly perforating her uterus and leaving half of the unborn baby lodged in her pelvis, and then ignoring her requests for help amid the complications

Judge: Fed transportation law doesn't shield paratransit company from IL genetic privacy class action

By Scott Holland |
A federal judge ruled employers can follow federal rules on screening prospective drivers without violating Illinois' genetics privacy law, meaning transportation companies can't use federal law and regulations to beat potentially costly class action lawsuits for asking about drivers' family medical histories.

Troutman Pepper Locke Advises Mutual ‎Capital Group in Acquisition of ICC Holdings

By The Cook County Record |
Troutman Pepper Locke advised Mutual ‎Capital Group, Inc., parent company of Mutual Capital Holdings, Inc. (MCH), in the close of its acquisition of ICC Holdings, Inc. (ICCH), parent company of Illinois ‎Casualty Company.

LIVE WEB - Evolving Theories for Online Tracking Litigation in Illinois on March 28, 2025

By The Cook County Record |
Gain a better understanding of how privacy violations can occur when websites use tracking technology, as well as how federal and state law theories are shaping online tracking litigation in Illinois.

Jessup Moot Court Team Advances to International Rounds

By The Cook County Record |
For the first time in more than thirty years, a Law School team has qualified for the international rounds of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, one of the largest and most competitive moot court contests in the world.

Wendy's can't be sued for targeted hit on man waiting at South Side Wendy's drive-thru

By Jonathan Bilyk |
A federal appeals panel has upheld a lower court judge's ruling that a man who suffered severe injuries when his car was shot up by two assailants at a Wendy's restaurant near Englewood in Chicago in 2018 can't sue the restaurant for failing to protect him.

Loyola University Chicago to Confer Honorary Degrees During May, August Commencement Ceremonies

By The Cook County Record |
At commencement ceremonies in May and August, Loyola University Chicago will confer honorary degrees on Mary L. Smith, JD, (BS ’84) a renowned leader in law, business, and public service, and Rev. Michael J. Garanzini, S.J., PhD, president of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities and president emeritus of Loyola, for their visionary leadership and longstanding commitment to the common good and service to others.

Attorney General Raoul: Former Owner of Suburban Home Repair Company Pleads Guilty, Sentenced for Theft, Forgery

By The Cook County Record |
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced the former owner of a suburban Chicago home repair company pleaded guilty to charges that he defrauded customers out of thousands of dollars by failing to complete agreed upon home repair projects.

Endorsement Had No Effect on Claims-made Notice Requirement

By The Cook County Record |
In a January decision, the 1st District Appellate Court held that an endorsement to a claims-made policy requiring notice to the insurer upon partial exhaustion of the insured’s self-insured retention, did not alter the policy’s requirements regarding notice to the insurer of a claim.

Owner of Waukegan restaurant building can be sued for not stopping car from crashing through front window

By Jonathan Bilyk |
A state appeals panel had earlier agreed the Waukegan Mexican restaurant owners can be sued by a customer who was injured when a car crashed through the front window. Now, the state appeals panel says there is no reason the building owners can't also be sued for failing to install barriers to prevent such crashes

Genevieve Lakier Discusses the First Amendment and the Arrest of Mahmoud Khalil

By The Cook County Record |
Last year, pro-Palestinian “liberation zones” popped up all over American campuses, demanding that universities divest from Israel and advocating for an end to the war in Gaza.

Michael Rozier, S.J., Named Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives

By The Cook County Record |
Loyola University Chicago has appointed Rev. Michael Rozier, S.J., an expert on organizational ethics, policy, and practice, as the new Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives, effective July 7, 2025.

Plaintiff Alleges Property Management Company Engaged in Discrimination and Harassment

By Cook County Record |
A former employee has taken legal action against Winn Management Group LLC., citing instances of sexual harassment and discrimination due to gender identity and disability-related neglect at work.

Plaintiff alleges medical center employer discriminated based on race

By Cook County Record |
A registered nurse has taken legal action against Rush University Medical Center for alleged racial discrimination and retaliation leading to wrongful termination.

Plaintiff Alleges Athletic Apparel Giant Discriminated Based on Race, Age & Disability

By Cook County Record |
Raymond Sanders has filed a lawsuit against Under Armour Retail Inc., accusing them of racial discrimination and retaliation among other charges under various federal laws.

Plaintiff accuses staffing agency and non-profit organization of discrimination

By Cook County Record |
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Delta T Group Illinois Inc., a staffing agency, and The Salvation Army alleging workplace discrimination based on race and gender identity under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.