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Man sues Saks Fifth Avenue for patent infringement over web slideshow technology
Adaptive Avenue sues Saks Fifth Avenue alleging patent infringement over customizable web slideshow technology used on its website, seeking damages and royalties.
Men accuse KLM Trans Inc. of Misclassifying Drivers as Independent Contractors
Multiple men have filed a class action lawsuit against KLM Trans Inc., alleging misclassification as independent contractors and seeking restitution for unlawful wage deductions.
Man sues Guiding Light Academy for age and disability discrimination
Karl Moore is suing Guiding Light Academy for alleged age and disability discrimination after being terminated from his role as a Paraprofessional.
Labor & Employment Attorney Katherine Varrati Cohodes Joins Fox Rothschild in Chicago
Fox Rothschild is pleased to welcome Katherine Varrati Cohodes to our Chicago office as counsel in the Labor & Employment Department.
Man sues Fox Security for racial discrimination and wrongful termination
A man is suing Fox Security alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination after being reassigned and terminated following complaints about workplace bias.
Woman sues Illinois State Agencies over Failure to Provide Disability Services
A woman sues Illinois state agencies for failing to provide necessary disability services after her release from prison, risking re-institutionalization.
Cook County jury rejects claims that Zantac caused woman's colon cancer
Drugmakers GSK and Boehringer Ingelman said the verdict in their favor in the first ever trial on the question further exposes the questionable science behind the alleged testing they say falsely showed a link between cancer and ranitidine, the active ingredient formerly in Zantac
Alec Greven, ’26, Writes About Gonzales v. Trevino Before the Supreme Court
Despite the US constitution’s guarantee of free speech, free press and peaceable assembly, public officials habitually retaliate against individuals nationwide for their expression.
'Anti-democracy' law blocked: GOP candidates win court order stopping Dems from using new law to keep them off ballot
A Springfield judge said she believed four prospective Republican state legislative candidates were likely to win their case, accusing the state's Democratic supermajority of unconstitutionally using a hastily enacted law to keep them and other GOP challengers off the ballot in November
Appeals panel: Only minimal notice required for Will County, township assessors to hike property taxes 54,000% on unfinished power plant
Taxes for new power plant land spiked to $4.1M from just $7,500 after assessors split and reassessed the property, allegedly without giving proper notice to the owners and without offering a real chance for the company to object
Franchise Corporation sues New Jersey LLC for breach of contract and fraud
Panchero’s Franchise Corporation is suing Virji LLC and others for breaching a franchise agreement by operating a competing restaurant using proprietary methods after expiration of their contract.
Woman sues Gasaway Distributors Inc. for wrongful termination over alleged sex discrimination
Jeannine Kirby is suing Gasaway Distributors Inc., alleging wrongful termination and sex discrimination after being assigned dangerous tasks and threatened with job loss unless she paid for damages.
Family Sues Mead Johnson Over Premature Infant's Severe Illness Linked to Formula
A family is suing Mead Johnson over injuries their premature infant suffered after consuming cow’s milk-based formula linked to severe illness NEC in court case filed in Illinois district court.
Woman sues NuWave for severe burns caused by defective pressure cooker
A woman is suing NuWave after suffering severe burns from a defective pressure cooker. She seeks compensatory and punitive damages for her injuries and associated costs.
Estate sues Alden Poplar Creek Rehabilitation Center for negligence leading to fatal injuries
The Estate of Jacqueline Bulczak sues Alden Poplar Creek Rehabilitation Center for negligence resulting in fatal injuries after a fall during physical therapy sessions.
Woman sues City of Chicago for discriminatory termination
A woman has sued the City of Chicago alleging discriminatory termination due to pregnancy-related complications and national origin discrimination.
Woman sues Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel for racial discrimination and wrongful termination
A woman has filed a lawsuit against Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination after sustaining a workplace injury.
Woman sues Tinley Park Convention Center Hotel Owner for ADA violations
The lawsuit alleges that the defendant discriminated against Lois White based on her disability in violation of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Man sues City of Northfield for unconstitutional short-term rental ban
A man is suing Northfield for prohibiting short-term rentals, claiming it violates his property rights and causes financial harm.
Woman sues KIPP Academy Chicago for false imprisonment of her son
A woman is suing KIPP Academy Chicago alleging her son was falsely imprisoned by an assistant principal who locked him in a classroom without basic necessities.