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Lawyers seek early approval of $104M settlement for retail chicken purchasers
Tyson Foods would contribute $99 million; class members to be determined later, along with the amount class members and their lawyers would receive.
CTU didn't violate educators' rights by giving them only one window per year to rescind their membership, stop paying dues: Judge
A federal judge in Chicago tossed the class action lawsuit brought by teachers who claimed a U.S. Supreme Court decision should invalidate union member agreements that give members one time per year to quit the union.
Tyson, Pilgrim's Pride headed to $155M settlement in chicken price-fixing suit
Lawyers are scheduled to receive up to one-third of the settlement, or $51 million, for their work on the litigation, that dates back to 2016.
Appeals panel erases $44M verdict in shooting by off-duty Chicago cop
The U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals says city doesn't have duty to protect against 'private violence' in shooting between friends
Judge grounds portions of class action vs United over refund refusals for COVID flight cancellations
Durkin rules cancellations linked to COVID-19 orders can be covered with travel credits, despite USDOT instructions.
Judge OKs OT wage class action for Jewel-Osco assistant store managers
A federal judge ruled salaried assistant store managers at Jewel-Osco can press forward with a class action claiming the supermarket chain violated their rights to overtime pay under federal and Illinois state wage laws.
Man who lost a finger in sewer rodding accident OK to keep suing Home Depot over tool rental: Appeals panel
The appeals judges said language in the rental contract in which Home Depot agrees to provide equipment "in good working condition" doomed an earlier judgment in favor of the home improvement retailer.
Appeals panel reverses decision awarding $100K fees to cop who settled retaliation lawsuit with Dolton
The appeals court directed a Cook County judge to determine whether there was any state law that would allow the former police officer to collect attorney fees under the settlement, which the officer said treats him as the "prevailing party."
Judge sends bulk of biometrics class action over Alexa voice recordings to arbitration
Alexa users alleged Amazon violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act by failing to give proper notice concerning voice recordings.
Appeals panel: Paid military leave mandated by federal law, same as sick time or jury duty
Ruling allows a pilot to continue his class action accusing United Airlines of shorting employees' pay and profit-sharing participation by not paying reservists for military leave.
Roofer's OT wage suit needs more than 37 workers in 50-mile radius to proceed as class action: Appeals panel
The U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals said a Wisconsin seasonal roofing worker could just as easily get the other 36 workers to sign on as named plaintiffs to his suit, rather than try to convert his wage lawsuit into a class action.
Appeals panel: Union contract clause on 'with cause' termination protects worker's right to sue over job loss
Taylorville School District fired IT worker based on allegations of harassing a student
Judge won't keep Citizens Insurance from seeking to be freed from defending client associated with Clearview class actions
Firm linked to Clearview being sued in Cook County Circuit Court
Phone call to class action plaintiff leads to sanctions against defendant's attorney
Judge orders Katten Muchin Rosenman to pay legal fees and costs associated with motion
IL Supreme Court: Widow of man who died from blood clot can't get new trial vs Will County orthopedic clinic
The state Supreme Court said a state appeals court went too far in overturning the jury's verdict in the case involving a ‘highly extraordinary’ death.
Judge tosses business group's challenge to Chicago's Fair Workweek ordinance
A building management group argued the rules, enacted in 2019, improperly target only certain employers and industries, and will increase the number of lawsuits employers in Chicago will face.
Appeals panel nixes bid to sue SmithAmundsen, Wolin & Rosen firms over Lake Michigan shore hotel buys gone bad
A panel of the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals said the allegations don't show connection between lawyers and alleged fraud involving Michigan hotel properties
Appeals panel: Narrowed IL biometrics lawsuit vs Clearview can stay in Cook County court, escape federal jurisdiction
The class action lawsuit accused Clearview AI of failing to abide by the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act when it scraped photos posted online. The plaintiffs intentionally manipulated their claims to keep their lawsuit in Cook County court, where they do not need to claim any actual injuries from Clearview's actions to sue the company under state law.
U.S. Supreme Court says city of Chicago can keep impounded vehicles even after people file bankruptcy
Bankruptcy judges can't force the city of Chicago to return vehicles impounded because their owners failed to pay parking tickets or other fees, the Supreme Court said, even though the city's policy doesn't line up with the "spirit" of the law.
Judge says Southwest flight attendants can't sue Boeing over 737 Max flaws
A group of Southwest Airlines flight attendants said Boeing should be on the hook for income they lost after federal regulators grounded all flights using Boeing 737 Max aircraft in 2019.